BADBADNOTGOOD will perform Friday, July 25.

From the outset of their coming together in Toronto’s 2010’s jazz scene, the trio of Chester Hansen, Matthew Tavares and Alex Sowinski (joined by saxophonist Leland Whitty in 2016) have seldom travelled one path. The group is musically ambitious, marrying improvisational jazz to hip-hop and electronic beats. As they’ve deftly navigated this combination, they have drawn the attention of a dizzying list of collaborators. From the unlikely – Iggy Pop, for instance – to the zeitgeist shaper Kendrick Lamar, to critically acclaimed underground figures, with previous work with MF Doom and continued collaboration with Flying Lotus. Artists, including fellow CFMF performer Bria Salmena, who are now finding their voice, have been aided by BADBADNOTGOOD’s unique sound. And while BADBADNOTGOOD’s repertoire has made them a highly sought after contributor to the sounds of others, their live performances prove to define them. Unpredictable, but in full control of the styles and sounds they bring together, BADBADNOTGOOD’s performances are made to engage, challenge and entrance audiences. Bringing a savvy energy to the stage, the band’s artistry has become a singular experience that fans across the country and around the world can attest to - Derek McEwen