The Armenian pianist in a quartet setting, meditating on ancient folk melodies (including a couple of compositions by Komitas), between jazz and ambient.

Crafted, outward-bound experiments in the improvisatory forms, modes, drones and rhythms of Iranian music, by guitarist Golfam Khayam and clarinetist Mona Matbou Riahi, both born in Teheran.

‘Heartbreaking clarity and economy of expression… to the accompaniment of pianist Iyer’s wistful melodic fragments and pregnant clusters. Smith can project a tender fragility through a single lingering note, reminiscent of Miles at his most thoughtful and noirish circa Ascenseur Pour L’Echafaud’ (The Wire).

The guitarist’s guitarist in duos with master drummers Paul Motian and Andrew Cyrille, in a trio with Cyrille and Pete Rende (playing synthesizer), and solo. ‘A master of texture and unusual voicings, creating what one reviewer has called ‘detailed sonic landscapes of mystery and power’.’ All Monder originals, except Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’.