Vijay Iyer

Vijay Iyer is a New York-based jazz pianist and composer who is famous for his avant-garde style. Best-known as the leader of his own ensemble, he presides over a trio made up of bassist Stephan Crump and drummer Marcus Gilmore. The three-piece group released its debut album Historicity, in 2009 to critical acclaim for its original compositions as well as its jazz interpretations of songs such as M.I.A's "Galang" and Stevie Wonder's "Big Brother."