Performer Vijay Iyer delivers a performance at the 66th Annual DownBeat International Critics Poll event
Pianist Vijay Iyer, a celebrated figure in the jazz world, is set to perform at UCLA Royce Hall on March 3, 2023. This highly-anticipated event is part of the UCLA Musicology Distinguished Lecture Series, a programme that invites renowned artists and scholars to share their insights and inspire students.
Iyer's performance at UCLA will feature a collaboration with the UCLA Jazz Ensemble, an ensemble praised for its innovative approach to jazz performance. The UCLA Jazz Ensemble is directed by saxophonist Kamau Kenyatta.
Iyer's talent has earned him a place among the performers in the 66th Annual DownBeat International Critics Poll. In fact, he topped the Jazz Artist category in this prestigious poll. This is not the first time Iyer has achieved this feat; he previously topped the Jazz Artist category in 2012 and 2015.
Other notable artists recognised in the same poll include Jane Ira Bloom (winner for Soprano Saxophone), Ingrid Laubrock (awarded Rising Star Composer and Rising Star Large Ensemble), Camila Meza, Reginald Workman, Jeff Lederer, Emma Smith, and Ryan Shaw.
Iyer's visit to UCLA is part of a broader tour that includes performances in various cities across the United States. Apart from UCLA, Iyer is also scheduled to perform at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., as part of the Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz Festival.
The concert at UCLA Royce Hall will include a variety of jazz standards and original compositions by Vijay Iyer. Tickets for this exciting event can be purchased online through the UCLA Live website. This performance is open to the public, offering jazz enthusiasts and students alike a unique opportunity to witness the brilliance of Vijay Iyer live on stage.
