Vijay Iyer live in concert.
ON TOUR

Vijay Iyer

18
critic concert reviews
jazz

How Good Are They LIVE?

Live Rating  

80
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18
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Last 12 Months Rating  
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Critic Consensus

Based on 18 concert reviews, the critic consensus is that Vijay Iyer is rated as a remarkable live performer, with worthwhile shows overall. Vijay Iyer concert reviews describe live shows and performances as spontaneous, cerebral, and thrilling.

ON TOUR

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Latest Release

Compassion (2 February 2024)

Artist Info

Genre
jazz
Origin
Albany, United States (10/26/1971)
Bio
Grammy-nominated composer-pianist Vijay Iyer (pronounced "VID-jay EYE-yer") was described by Pitchfork as "one of the most interesting and vital young pianists in jazz today," by the Los Angeles Weekly as "a boundless and deeply important young star," and by Minnesota Public Radio as "an American treasure."
Has Performed With
Vijay Iyer Trio, Vijay Iyer Sextet

Critic Concert Reviews

Jazzwise (UK)

October 17, 2022
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Vijay Iyer digs deep on inspired solo set at London Piano Festival

The Boston Globe (USA)

April 8, 2022
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To have the Vijay Iyer Trio back in Boston? It's music to our ears.

The Guardian (UK)

January 13, 2020
60
%
Vijay Iyer: Ritual Ensemble review – thrilling curveballs from Harvard's best; Vijay Iyer: Ritual Ensemble review – thrilling curveballs from Harvard's best

Exclaim (Canada)

May 19, 2019
90
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Quebec, Canada

The Scotsman (Scotland)

July 20, 2018
80
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Vijay Iyer Live In Concert In Scotland

The Guardian (UK)

July 10, 2018
80
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A New York pianist and Harvard professor – famed for his cerebral improvisations and his sometimes austere projects – headlines an airless club venue on the hottest day of the year.

musicOMH (UK)

February 15, 2013
90
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When the group last performed in London they played two shows at the intimate Vortex jazz club.

Past critic reviews published in

Twin Cities Media (USA), V13 (Canada), Distorted Sound Magazine (UK), Distorted Sound Magazine (UK), Reflections of Darkness (Germany) and more

Image Credit

Brianmcmillen [CC BY-SA 4.0] via Wikimedia Commons