Vijay Iyer
So what am I saying? That the system is imperfect, corrupted by bad voters like me (there must be a few others who didn’t listen to even close to everything on this list — show of hands?)
Despite — or maybe because of — all the global turmoil, an awful lot of compelling music was heard at Big Ears.
A unique, memorable summit of three intellectually minded luminaries who bridged jazz, classical, Latin and South Asian influences.
The Vijay Iyer Trio creates an atmosphere that becomes so intense listeners are compelled to share the vibe.
‘More than cool’ was the defining ethos at this year’s Big Ears, a sprawling, sold-out festival that finds a dozen venues running concurrently over four days and nights.
The presence of veteran drummer Jack DeJohnette ties together two new releases.
New discs from James Brandon Lewis and Vijay Iyer merit serious attention from admirers of improvised music.
This is music that says things that cannot be said any other way, music that cannot wear its heart on its sleeve.
Live, the experience of a cosmic rhythm with every stroke is both more intense and more intriguing than on record.
The 20th Annual Francis Davis Jazz Poll: New Jazz Albums
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