The Transitory Poems captures Iyer's trio in a live setting, showcasing a dialogue between piano, bass, and drums that feels both meticulously composed and spontaneously generated. The album highlights Iyer's ongoing exploration of the jazz tradition through a contemporary lens.
- Recorded live at the Woods Hole Institution in March 2018, the album features Iyer on piano, accompanied by his long-time collaborators Marcus Gilmore on drums and Stephan Crump on bass.
- The tracklist draws from Iyer's previous works, reinterpreting them in a live context, with a notable inclusion of a rendition of his own "The Transitory Poems," a piece composed for the album's inspiration, poet Anne Carson.
- The album was released on the prestigious ECM Records, known for its distinctive sound and roster of influential jazz artists.
Vijay Iyer is a jazz pianist and composer based in New York City, known for his intricate compositions and dynamic improvisations. In 2019, with "The Transitory Poems," he released a live trio album on ECM, following his 2018 studio album "Far From Over."
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