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Pianist and composer Vijay Iyer talks with host Leo Sidran about how he developed his musical identity alongside an academic career as a scientist, creating work for an uncertain future and how to make music matter.
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As his trio settles in for a week at The Village Vanguard, pianist and composer Vijay Iyer stops by The Checkout to share insights, and a glimmer of hope.
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For the final entry in Morning Edition's Song Project series, Vijay Iyer wrote a rhizomatic, inviting — and not entirely placating — instrumental piece to encapsulate his past year.
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On this edition of Let Me Tell You 'Bout It, pianist Vijay Iyer talks about his new album and the importance of an artistic community.
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From songbook standards to state-of-the-art inventions, hear this week's must-hear new music.
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Artistry and activism have always been fully entwined in the music of Vijay Iyer.So it should come as no surprise that he sees his livestream trio…
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Pianist Geri Allen, born on this day in 1957, was the common bond for countless musicians.Among them are Vijay Iyer, a sworn disciple, and Kassa Overall,…
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One thing I’ve noticed over two decades’ worth of interviews with Vijay Iyer, the award-winning pianist and composer, is that he doesn’t instinctively…
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This week’s Take Five is a supersize preview, featuring picks for Friday and Saturday nights. Winter Jazzfest kicked off last week and has only picked up…
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Arnetta Johnson, a New Jersey-born trumpeter, was onstage with Beyoncé during the Super Bowl 50 halftime show. But in her last semester at the Berklee…