Believing in the shapeshifting, boundless possibilities of jazz, Vijay Iyer –
born October 26, 1971, in Albany, New York - is a highly acclaimed pianist who
melds bebop grooves with Eastern folk melodies. He has also explored electronic
sounds, prog rock ideas, and African rhythms. Born to Indian immigrants on
October 26, 1971,in Albany, New York, he began playing classical violin at just
three-years-old. When his sister started taking piano lessons a few years later,
Vijay Iyer began playing along with her, learning the instrument by ear. The pop
genius of Michael Jackson and Pr...