
MacArthur Fellows Program
Vijay Iyer
Jazz Pianist and Composer | Class of 2013
Forging a new conception of the practice of American music in compositions for his ensembles, cross-disciplinary collaborations, and scholarly work.
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May 3, 2018
"Pianist And Composer Vijay Iyer Demonstrates His Elasticity And Imagination Within His Agile Sextet"
December 20, 2017
"The 2017 NPR Music Jazz Critics Poll"
NPR
Tyshawn Sorey, 2017 MacArthur Fellow
Vijay Iyer, 2013 MacArthur Fellow
Steve Coleman, 2014 MacArthur Fellow
Tyshawn Sorey, 2017 MacArthur Fellow
Vijay Iyer, 2013 MacArthur Fellow
Steve Coleman, 2014 MacArthur Fellow
November 14, 2017
"'A Portrait' of Vijay Iyer Conjures Vivid New Sounds"
October 24, 2017
"Musical Space: Genius Recognized"
KMUW
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Vijay Iyer, 2013 MacArthur Fellow
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Chris Thile, 2012 MacArthur Fellow
Vijay Iyer, 2013 MacArthur Fellow
October 20, 2017
"At Ojai Music Festival, Vijay Iyer Showcases Improvisation"
August 26, 2017
"Vijay Iyer On Jazz's 'History Of Defiance,' His Influences And Playing In A Sextet"
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