Vijay Iyer speaks with missionary fervor about jazz.
For this young award-winning pianist and 2012 recipient of a MacArthur “Genius Grant," playing jazz has little to do with fame.
“The arts are a life of service," Iyer said, speaking from his home in New York City.
“It's not just about success for yourself," he added. “If you look at the history of jazz, it's always been the music of the people."
The Vijay Iyer Trio will offer an admission-free concert at Clemson University's Brooks Center on Thursday.
The performance — featuring Iyer, bassist Stephan Crump and drummer Tyshawn Sorey — is part of center's celebrated Utsey Series.
Iyer, who also happens to be a Harvard professor, is one of the most prominent musicians in the jazz world today.
For Iyer, jazz is a musical form with a distinguished history that he always keeps in mind — whether he's performing or mentoring young musicians at Harvard.
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