Vijay Iyer
- Type: Musician
- Country: United States
- Born: 26 October 1971 in Albany, New York, United States
- Active: 1995 - present
Biography
Vijay Iyer is an American jazz pianist and composer of Tamil heritage, born in Albany, New York, in 1971. A former physics and mathematics scholar, he brings rigorous rhythmic thinking to improvisation, leading acclaimed trios and composing for classical ensembles. Albums from 'Memorophilia' (1995) to 'Uneasy' and 'Compassion' for #ECM Records#, a 2013 MacArthur Fellowship and a professorship at Harvard have made him one of the defining jazz musicians of his generation.
Genres
Vijay Iyer Discography
- Reimagining (2005) - Album - rated 3.98/5
- Solo (2010) - Album - rated 3.28/5
- Mutations (2014) - Album - rated 2.93/5