Starlings

Vijay Iyer Trio · 2015

Context

Opening track of Break Stuff (ECM, 2015) by the Vijay Iyer Trio, a composition by Iyer lasting just under 4 minutes. The album mixes originals and covers of Monk, Strayhorn and Coltrane, with rhythmic influences drawn from electronic music and hip-hop.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to ECM and European jazz, Renaissances (Los Angeles, London). Among the origins and influences of ECM and European jazz: Free jazz, Modal, French jazz, Polish jazz, Free improvisation and European free.

By the same artist

• Blood Count (2015)
• Optimism (2011)
• Little Pocket Size Demons (2011)
• Human Nature (2011)
• Wildflower (2011)
• Mmmhmm (2011)

Sources

• EN: Break Stuff (album)

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