Vijay Iyer, Alam Khan, and Nitin Mitta | Sanctuary

Mandala Makers Festival presents a rare night of music featuring an improvisational dialogue between piano, sarod, and tabla. This project began with a long-standing friendship and creative curiosity between pianist Vijay Iyer and sarod player Alam Khan, both of whom had worked independently with tabla player Nitin Mitta. When the three gathered in California for a two-day session, it unfolded as an unplanned yet deeply connected musical conversation. Born of spontaneity and mutual respect, this collaboration lives in the moment. Drawing from their shared fluency in improvisation, the trio recorded a series of intimate, exploratory pieces that became the foundation for their EP, Sanctuary, released Dec, 2025. These recordings reflect the spirit of listening and discovery that guided their first encounter. About the Artists: Vijay Iyer is a celebrated composer and pianist whose work defies categorization. Known for his innovation and emotional depth, he has been named DownBeat’s Jazz… View Source