Iyer, Vijay, 1971-

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October 14, 2010

27:20

Vijay Iyer: Self-Taught Jazz Pianist Goes 'Solo.'

A jazz pianist and bandleader, Iyer is one of the most critically acclaimed musicians of the past decade. He also has a masters in physics. Here, he explains why he decided to switch to a full-time career as a jazz musician, and describes what influenced his latest album, Solo.

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July 28, 2005

05:51

Fieldwork: A Jazz Trio's 'Simulated Progress'

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews Simulated Progress, from the co-operative trio Fieldwork. The CD features Vijay Iyer on piano, Steve Lehman on alto and sopranino saxophones and Elliot Humberto Kavee on drums and percussion.

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Fieldwork: A Jazz Trio's 'Simulated Progress'

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