Vijay Iyer

Jazz Albums Review: “Skyline” and “A Love Sonnet for Billie Holiday” — Marching to the Beat of the Same Drummer

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.

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.

Francesco Montali June 29, 2022 at 5:27 pm on Author Interview: The “Friday Night Lights of Hockey” — Jay Atkinson’s “Ice Time” Turns TwentyJay was one of the first professors I met when I transferred to Boston U. Told by a friend to...
Daniel Gewertz June 29, 2022 at 11:20 am on Film Review: The Devil and “Elvis”Exceedingly stylish, smart review. Convinced me not to see the movie... until I can do so for "free," that is....
joann green breuer June 29, 2022 at 10:09 am on Theater Review: “Screwball” — Laughter’s Saving GraceThis commentary is the equal of the show. Would we had more of both.
Scott McLennan June 29, 2022 at 9:47 am on Concert Review: Molly Tuttle and Golden Highway Dazzle at The Sinclair in CambridgeNice! Thanks for the report. Molly and this band are really clicking. I caught a show during the first leg...
Hoyt June 28, 2022 at 10:44 pm on Concert Review: Molly Tuttle and Golden Highway Dazzle at The Sinclair in CambridgeNice review. Saw her/them at The Birchmere (Alexandria, VA) last night (6/27/22). Two hours, no-break with a 4-song encore. Molly...