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The Bad Plus' 4/4

Soweto Kinch is back with an hour of the best in jazz, and American band The Bad Plus share four best-loved records from their back catalogue, in a special edition of 4/4.

This week, Soweto is joined by pioneering American jazz trio The Bad Plus. This year, they have decided to say farewell after 26 years of boundary-pushing music. Founded in 2000, they have built a reputation for fearless improvisation, adventurous compositions and a sound that draws just as much from rock and contemporary classical music as it does from jazz tradition.

From Monday to Thursday, and in a break from the usual format of 4/4, they will be taking us on a journey through the history of the band with four of their own tracks, featuring reflections from founding members bassist Reid Anderson and drummer David King recorded at this year鈥檚 Love Supreme Jazz Festival.

Also in the programme, there is music from Eddie Durham, Allexa Nava and Thundercat.

鈥楻ound Midnight is presented by award-winning saxophonist Soweto Kinch. This weekday late-night show celebrates the thriving UK jazz scene and spotlights the best new music alongside incredible acts from past decades.

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Last on

Mon 31 Aug 2026 23:30
麻豆社 Radio 3

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Music Played

  • J.J. Johnson & Kai Winding

    Lament

    • Jay and Kai.
    • Savoy Records / Columbia Records.

  • Eddie Durham

    Caribbean Jam

    • Eddie Durham.
    • RCA Bluebird / RCA Victor.

  • Moses Boyd

    Y.O.Y.O

    • Dark Matter.
    • Exodus Records.

  • papaya noon

    Crybaby

    • Through The Moods.
    • First Word Records.

  • The Forever Presence

    Always

    • Always (Single).
    • Self-Released / The Forever Presence.

  • WILLOW

    Crush On Eternity (feat. Mei Semones)

    • The Thread.
    • Three Six Zero Recordings.

  • Allexa Nava

    6844

    • Future Bubblers 9.0.
    • Brownswood Recordings / Future Bubblers.

  • Thundercat

    A.D.D. Through The Roof

    • Distracted.
    • Brainfeeder / Ninja Tune.

  • The Bad Plus

    Anthem For The Earnest

    • Suspicious Activity / Complex Emotions.
    • Columbia Records / Edition Records.

  • Ships of the Pharaohs

    Joy (feat. Last Nubian)

    • Joys (Single) / Sun is Rising EP.
    • First Word Records.

  • Conic Rose

    Too Many Flowers

    • Wedding.
    • Conic Rose (Self-Released).

  • Eliana Sophie

    Dandelions in the Park

    • Dandelions in the Park (Single).
    • Self-Released.

Broadcast

  • Mon 31 Aug 2026 23:30
    麻豆社 Radio 3