By Ralph A. Miriello, Contributor, Freelance Jazz Journalist
Mar 14, 2012, 05:42 PM EDT
Updated Dec 6, 2017
The pianist Vijay Iyer is one of the most celebrated jazz musicians of his generation. He has garnered an endless collection of awards from the press, a cult-like following by his fans and deserved respect and recognition from his fellow musicians. With this in mind, it was with anxious anticipation that I ventured to the Carnegie Room at the Nyack Library to see this phenom play solo piano.
The Rockland County Jazz and Blues Society is one of those vibrant organizations that for 25 years has been promoting both the heritage and the appreciation of jazz and blues music. In addition to Mr. Iyer, the President, Richard Sussman, a gifted pianist in his own right, has presented special performances by pianists Rachel Z and the tasteful Kenny Werner this season.