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Vijay Iyer: Panoptic Modes
The leader's piano takes on a swirling appearance that emphasizes changes in harmony and rhythm. Deep bass tones from the piano and a steady rhythmic pulse from the bassist combine for a solid foundation. Derrek Phillips' drum kit gets a workout from every corner of its configuration. After all, a large variety of percussion textures are required to express what Iyer has laid out. The cornerstone of the ensemble is Rudresh Mahanthappa, with his agile alto saxophone technique. Light and buoyant, his tone reflects the nature of a music that is designed to communicate significant meaning. And the music does. "Invocation," the first track from this recommended album, is available from start to finish through www.vijay-iyer.com .
Track Listing
Invocation; Configurations; One Thousand and One; History is Alive; Father Spirit; Atlantean Tropes; Numbers (for Mumia); Trident: 2001; Circular Argument; Invariants; Mountains.
Personnel
Vijay Iyer
pianoVijay Iyer- piano; Stephan Crump- acoustic bass; Derrek Phillips- drums; Rudresh Mahanthappa- alto saxophone.
Album information
Title: Panoptic Modes | Year Released: 2002 | Record Label: Red Giant Records
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