Still Life with Commentator explained

Still Life with Commentator
Type:studio
Artist:Vijay Iyer & Mike Ladd
Border:yes
Genre:Jazz
Label:Savoy Jazz
Chronology:Vijay Iyer
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Still Life with Commentator is a collaborative studio album by American jazz pianist Vijay Iyer and American hip hop musician Mike Ladd. It was released on Savoy Jazz in 2007.

Critical reception

Lyn Horton of All About Jazz gave the album 5 out of 5 stars, commenting that "This work illuminates the perils within contemporary global society from the standpoint of the media and information blitz." Sean Westergaard of AllMusic gave the album 3.5 out of 5 stars, describing it as "a dense, thought-provoking piece that takes some effort to internalize." Mike Shanley of JazzTimes wrote, "This disc exists in a musical Bermuda Triangle that conjoins jazz, electronica and that mutant, undefined style of pop music created by the likes of Björk."[1]

Personnel

Credits adapted from liner notes.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Vijay Iyer & Mike Ladd: Still Life With Commentator. JazzTimes. Mike. Shanley. June 1, 2007. January 13, 2020.