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“What I find the challenge is with working with, say, digital machines - performing electronic music - is that when we play instruments there's a physical act that results in a physical vibration. There's a mapping between our exertions and resultant vibrations, or resonance.”

Quote by Vijay Iyer

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Vijay Iyer is a renowned jazz pianist, born on October 26, 1971. His musical style blends jazz, classical, and world music elements, winning him a dedicated following. more

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