Vijay Iyer archive
Read 2009: The Year Of Living Improvisationally WBGO
December 11, 2009 – Here are the 10 finest jazz records of 2009, and one fine reissue, as chosen by WBGO's Josh Jackson. WBGO
Read Take Five's Top 10 Jazz Records Of 2009
December 6, 2009 – In 2009, young talents such as Vijay Iyer were among many who transcended the standard.
Listen Vijay Iyer Trio: Colliding With The Jazz Dialectic WBGO
November 18, 2009 – Vijay Iyer conducts a conversation between his trio and the original creators in a session at WBGO. WBGO
Listen Losing Jazz's Preconceptions With 'Historicity'
November 9, 2009 – Vijay Iyer's trio is part of a shift in attitude toward contemporary pop music.
Listen Vijay Iyer Trio: Jazz At Its Finest And Friskiest
November 4, 2009 – In "Mystic Brew," Iyer returns a soulful staple to its jazz roots while infusing it with modernity.
Read Exclusive First Listen: Vijay Iyer, 'Historicity'
October 6, 2009 – In covering artists as diverse as Andrew Hill and M.I.A., Iyer's approach is uncommon and daring.
Listen Music From The Sublime To The Old Time
August 24, 2009 – The latest mix from All Songs Considered features Nellie McKay, the New Lost City Ramblers and more.
Read Highlights From The 2009 Newport Jazz Festival
August 11, 2009 – Last weekend's festival packed in a dizzying array of talent, all performing in just 32 hours.
Listen Vijay Iyer Trio: Newport Jazz Festival 2009 WGBH
August 8, 2009 – The self-taught pianist, polymath composer and bandleader with a penchant for spiky covers performs. WGBH
Listen Geniuses Collide In 2008's Best Jazz WESA
December 31, 2008 – The year's 10 best CDs feature brilliant musicians collaborating on a wide variety of recordings. WESA