606 Club Special: Ethan Iverson
US-born pianist and composer Ethan Iverson is probably best known as a founding member of the iconic New York based band The Bad Plus, a game-changing collective who the New York Times described as "…better than anyone at melding the sensibilities of post-60’s jazz and indie rock.” During his 17-year tenure TBP performed in venues as diverse as the Village Vanguard and Carnegie Hall and collaborated with the likes of Joshua Redman, Bill Frisell and the Mark Morris Dance Group.
Now Ethan presents himself with a solo program capitalising on his long interest in film noir, mysterious science fiction, and other cinematic pursuits: Into the Dark. Indeed, during his time with the Bad Plus, many of the pieces were created as “soundtracks" for imaginary narratives. For this solo recital, Iverson will weave a spellbinding web of pianistic mastery, bringing original music as well as covers of famous “dark” themes from television and cinema. (The set list will include themes from Twin Peaks, Laura, Vertigo, Chinatown and others.) The concert will begin with his new prelude “Into the Dark” and end with “Back to the Light,” returning the audience to everyday concerns. A truly iconic and unique musician.
"pianist Ethan Iverson….letting [his] distinctive attributes shine while also interacting at the highest levels of listening and invention" Downbeat; "Ethan Iverson is….endlessly resourceful….there’s never a moment when he isn’t either launching a new idea or expanding on one" Guardian
This video of the track 'Conundrum' was filmed in 2023 with Ethan and his Trio (who are not performing with him during this solo tour).