Vijay Iyer

Vijay Iyer is one of the most celebrated jazz musicians of his generation. A composer, pianist, electronic musician, professor, and software developer, he is credited with taking jazz improvisation and composition to entirely new levels. A bandleader as well as a constantly in-demand sideman, he has led several distinct combos including Spirit Complex, the Poisonous Prophets, and the Vijay Iyer Trio, who all appeared on Memorophilia, his 1995 debut album on Asian Improv. Iyer has worked with dozens of acclaimed musicians including Butch Morris, William Parker, Wadada Leo Smith...