Keyboardist and composer Vijay Iyer has achieved worldwide acclaim through his captivating releases on the ECM label. With his fifth album since 2014, "Far From Over," he presents a particularly energetic sextet, marking a new high point in Iyer's oeuvre. The band, which includes horn players Graham Haynes, Steve Lehman, and Mark Shim, as well as the rhythm section of Stephan Crump and Tyshawn Sorey, draws on a rich jazz tradition while simultaneously setting innovative accents. The music impresses with its range – from explosive moments to elegiac, meditative passages. Striking melodies, a dense atmosphere, powerful rhythms, and an unmistakable spirit characterize the album. Iyer emphasizes that the group possesses a special fire while sounding grounded, thanks to the deep timbres and diverse textures. He also speaks of airy and flowing elements that lend the music a lightness.
