Biography
As a pianist, as a composer, and as a critic, Ethan Iverson has long celebrated both the rich tradition and continuous evolution of jazz. So, it seems only fitting that he would eventually take his place on the roster of Blue Note Records, which has provided a home for innovation rooted in the music’s foundations throughout its eight-decade history.
Iverson makes his Blue Note debut with Every Note Is True, an engaging and evocative date featuring a masterful new trio with bassist Larry Grenadier and legendary drummer Jack DeJohnette. The album is an opportunity for the pianist to look back at and expand upon his own musical history including the pop/rock-influenced jazz style of The Bad Plus, the influential trio that Iverson co-founded in 2000.
Since leaving The Bad Plus in late 2017, Iverson has undertaken a diverse range of projects including collaborations with iconic drummers Billy Hart and Albert “Tootie” Heath; recordings with trumpeter Tom Harrell and saxophonist Mark Turner; and compositions for orchestra, big band, and the Mark Morris Dance Group. Each of these, alongside his acclaimed, long-running blog Do the Math and his writings in publications including The New Yorker and The Nation, have allowed Iverson to explore his inspirations from a variety of perspectives.
Releases
Videos
Ethan Iverson “Conundrum”
Ethan Iverson “First Look” With Don Was
SPOTLIGHT
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ETHAN IVERSON’S “TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE”
There are a number of elements on Technically Acceptable, the second Blue Note Records release from pianist/composer Ethan Iverson, that would feel equally at home during any point in the label’s storied history. There’s an ample helping of the blues, a tune built on rhythm changes, spirited trio interactions, a reimagined song from the hit parade, even a rendition of Thelonious Monk’s... read more
ETHAN IVERSON’S EVERY NOTE IS TRUE
As a pianist, as a composer, and as a critic, Ethan Iverson has long celebrated both the rich tradition and continuous evolution of jazz. So, it seems only fitting that he would eventually take his place on the roster of Blue Note Records, which has provided a home for innovation rooted in the music’s foundations throughout its eight-decade history. Iverson makes his Blue Note debut with... read more
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ETHAN IVERSON RELEASES NEW SINGLE “WHO ARE YOU, REALLY?”
Pianist and composer Ethan Iverson has released “Who Are You, Really?” the newest single from his upcoming album Technically Acceptable, out January 19. “Who Are You, Really?” appends a Dexter Gordon quote to a joyously catchy tune that dances around Thomas Morgan’s robust bass line and drummer Kush... read more
ETHAN IVERSON ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM “TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE”; VIDEO & SINGLE FOR “CONUNDRUM” OUT NOW
Pianist and composer Ethan Iverson has announced the January 19 release of his 2nd Blue Note album Technically Acceptable, a far-ranging new project full of twists and turns that finds Iverson at the helm of two different trios—with bass/drum teams Thomas Morgan/Kush Abadey and Simón Willson/Vinnie... read more
ETHAN IVERSON RELEASES NEW SINGLE “FOR ELLEN RASKIN” FROM HIS BLUE NOTE DEBUT “EVERY NOTE IS TRUE”
Pianist and composer Ethan Iverson has released “For Ellen Raskin,” a shimmering new single from his forthcoming Blue Note debut Every Note Is True , which comes out February 11. The album is an engaging and evocative date featuring a masterful new trio with bassist Larry Grenadier and legendary drummer Jack... read more
ETHAN IVERSON TO RELEASE BLUE NOTE DEBUT “EVERY NOTE IS TRUE” FEATURING JACK DEJOHNETTE & LARRY GRENADIER
Pianist and composer Ethan Iverson will make his Blue Note debut with the February 11 release of Every Note Is True, an engaging and evocative date featuring a masterful new trio with bassist Larry Grenadier and legendary drummer Jack DeJohnette. The album finds Iverson looking back at, and expanding upon, his own... read more
