Thanks to a friend of mine who goes by the very epic name of
Matias, I have become enamored with the Canadian trio of hip-hop loving jazz
deviants called BADBADNOTGOOD. Their irreverent approach to jazz has struck a
chord with me, and their innovations should leave modern jazz musicians who are
still playing “Giant Steps” and “Take the Fucking A-Train” obsolete. Jazz
purists be damned! BBNG is ushering in a new wave of jazz for young people who
would otherwise avoid the hell out of their grandparent’s Duke Ellington and
Benny Goodman records.