Julius Hemphill

There's no single answer to the question of what's happening in jazz right now, but "Historicity" by the kinetic trio led by pianist Vijay Iyer represents one reasonable place to start (3 stars, ACT). Read More

Nov. 22, 2009 Iyer trio's new 'Historicity' draws from eclectic sources BY MARK STRYKER FREE PRESS MUSIC CRITIC There's no single answer to the question of what's happening in jazz right now, but "Historicity" by the kinetic trio led by pianist Vijay Iyer represents one reasonable place to start (*** out of four stars, ACT). Read More

November 18, 2009 I'm no critic, so I'm in no position to declare anything an "Album of the Year." I would simply direct your attention to Vijay Iyer 's Historicity , and let you deduce what jazz can still achieve. Read More

Ars Nova Workshop's Composer Portrait concerts have been illuminating experiences, emphasizing the vision of some of modern jazz's greatest figures rather than the improvisational individuality that so often draws attention. Read More

The classic Bill Evans Trio, with Scott LaFaro on bass and Paul Motian on drums, is sometimes cited as the best jazz piano trio ever. Read More

Vijay Iyer's trio lights up through improvised, viruslike rhythms. Read More

Rockpile, a collaborative journey of poetry and music, featuring David Meltzer, poet, musician and essayist, and Michael Rothenberg, poet, song writer and editor of Big Bridge Press, along with worldclass musicians Marty Ehrlich, Lindsey Horner, Michael Stephans and Bill Zavatsky, will perform on Sunday, November 9th at the Gershwin Hotel in New York City. New York is the fifth stop of the Rockpile journey. Read More

Last seen at Miller Theatre in the Julius Hemphill Composer Portrait he organized, Marty Ehrlich's virtuosic and unmatched technical command on saxophone and clarinet mark him as one of the best in modern jazz. Read More

Here's the latest compilation of assorted news briefs and links related to jazz, improvisation, and creative music in St. Louis, including news of musicians originally from the Gateway City, recent visitors, and coming attractions, plus assorted other items of interest. * Read More

Vijay Iyer 's new album, Historicity , is the work of a piano trio playing mostly covers — a common sight in jazz. Read More