Vijay Iyer

Jazz Review: Vijay Iyer Sextet at Sanders Theater — Speak, Memory

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.

Pianist Vijay Iyer and trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith produce music that is precise and quietly evocative, peaceful and gently probing.

No disputing it – right now, Vijay Iyer is The Man on jazz piano.

Allen Michie September 12, 2019 at 9:26 am on Jazz CD Review: Miles Davis’ “Rubberband” — Stretch Your EarsMr. Giles, Thanks for your reply. MFs like myself will always be envious of the opportunities you, Mr. Hall, and...
Zane Giles September 11, 2019 at 9:21 pm on Jazz CD Review: Miles Davis’ “Rubberband” — Stretch Your EarsAs one of the producers on Rubberband, I must say I respect your honest review of the project. But in...
Steve Provizer September 11, 2019 at 6:08 pm on Jazz CD Review: Miles Davis’ “Rubberband” — Stretch Your EarsYes, a very different category, as is "In a Silent Way."
Allen Michie September 11, 2019 at 5:36 pm on Jazz CD Review: Miles Davis’ “Rubberband” — Stretch Your EarsYou're right, thanks! Actually the first electric Miles is on "Miles in the Sky," recorded in 1968. Since Herbie Hancock...
Steve Provizer September 11, 2019 at 10:21 am on Jazz CD Review: Miles Davis’ “Rubberband” — Stretch Your EarsThanks for your thoughtful, thorough, and well-considered review. One small point: Jack Johnson was recorded in 1970 and released in...