The Mutations of Vijay Iyer

Vijay Iyer: jazz pianist, classical violinist, interdisciplinary PhD in the cognitive science of music. This unlikely blend has helped Iyer navigate the intersection of contemporary and avant-garde jazz with generosity and verve. On the heels of his latest album, "Mutations," join him for a lively session in music theory and practice. Monica Hairston O'Connell, the executive director of the Center for Black Music Research at Columbia College Chicago, joins him for a conversation.

This program is presented in partnership with the Hyde Park Jazz Festival.

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