We are a New York-based independent record label dedicated to releasing the work of innovative composers and musicians with unique and defining voices.
We have released over 25 recordings showcasing some of the most influential musicians in experimental jazz and creative music, including Henry Threadgill, the Art Ensemble of Chicago, Muhal Richard Abrams, Wadada Leo Smith, Anthony Braxton, Roscoe Mitchell, George Lewis, The Revolutionary Ensemble, as well as Marc Ribot, James "Blood" Ulmer, Vijay Iyer, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Steve Lehman, Amir ElSaffar, Liberty Ellman, Tyshawn Sorey and others.
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Hall of Fame: Muhal Richard Abrams
Jazz Artist: Vijay Iyer, Rudresh Mahanthappa
Jazz Album: Kinsmen (Rudresh Mahanthappa)
Jazz Group: Vijay Iyer Quartet
Trumpet: Wadada Leo Smith
Trombone: George Lewis
Soprano Saxophone: Roscoe Mitchell
Alto Saxophone: Rudresh Mahanthappa, Steve Lehman
Baritone Saxophone: Jonah Parzen-Johnson (write-in)
Flute: Henry Threadgill
Guitar: Marc Ribot
Composer: Vijay Iyer
Record Label: Pi
"Pi cements its position as one of the premier 21st-century jazz labels"
"...a Blue Note for the postmillennial age..."
-Time Out New York
James Blood Ulmer's Odyssey: Church
Muhal Richard Abrams LIVE!
Henry Threadgill & Zooid (feat. Liberty Ellman)
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