Historicity finds Vijay Iyer in a piano trio setting, showcasing a propulsive, technically brilliant, and thematically ambitious approach to jazz. The album pulls from a diverse range of influences, from contemporary classical to electronic dance music.
- The album was recorded in February 2009 at Rainbow Studio in Oslo, Norway, with Jan Erik Kongshaug as engineer.
- Historicity reached number 10 on the US jazz albums chart (Billboard Jazz Albums).
- The album features the core trio of Vijay Iyer on piano, Marcus Gilmore on drums, and Stephan Crump on bass.
Vijay Iyer is a composer and pianist from New York City, known for his work in jazz and jazz fusion. He had released several critically acclaimed albums on labels like Nonesuch and Sunnyside prior to this 2009 release.
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