Mandala Makers Festival Presents: Vijay Iyer, Alam Khan, and Nitin Mitta
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Mandala Makers Festival Presents: Vijay Iyer, Alam Khan, and Nitin Mitta
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Doors: 5:00PM to Venue | 6:30PM to Epiphany Hall
Showtime: 7:00PM
Tickets:
Tier 1 - $35 (+$7.23 fees, including tax)
Tier 2 - $55 (+$14.01 fees, including tax)
VIP Table for 2 - $150 (+$16.86 fees, including tax)
VIP Table for 4 - $300 (+$21.36 fees, including tax)
VIP tables include admission for 2 or 4 people and a reserved table close to the stage
‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ - Credit card only at door
About:
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 Artist of the Year multiple times and is a MacArthur Fellow and a three-time Grammy Award nominated artist.
Alam Khan carries the lineage of his father, the legendary Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, and the Maihar Gharana of Indian classical music. A two-time Grammy Award nominated master of the sarod, Alam brings tradition into the present through boundary-crossing collaborations and soulful expression.
Nitin Mitta is an acclaimed tabla player whose versatility and sensitivity have made him a sought-after collaborator across Indian classical and contemporary music scenes.
EP Release
The trio’s debut EP, Sanctuary, was released Dec, 2025, and captures the essence of their initial improvisational sessions. Performances will expand on this musical conversation live, offering audiences a rare and evolving listening experience.
Golden Hour at Epiphany:
Stop by Epiphany for our live music series concerts, and be sure to hit Golden Hour before-hand for drinks and lite-bites! Doors open at 5pm Thursday - Saturday for Golden Hour with 1/2 priced bottles of wine, BOGO cocktails, and other specials!
Come early to EXPLORE and DISCOVER your own EPIPHANY… our art galleries are open and there is free entertainment before the show!
Please note that outside food or beverages are not permitted in the venue.
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Doors: 5:00PM to Venue | 6:30PM to Epiphany Hall
Showtime: 7:00PM
Tickets:
Tier 1 - $35 (+$7.23 fees, including tax)
Tier 2 - $55 (+$14.01 fees, including tax)
VIP Table for 2 - $150 (+$16.86 fees, including tax)
VIP Table for 4 - $300 (+$21.36 fees, including tax)
VIP tables include admission for 2 or 4 people and a reserved table close to the stage
‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ - Credit card only at door
About:
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 Artist of the Year multiple times and is a MacArthur Fellow and a three-time Grammy Award nominated artist.
Alam Khan carries the lineage of his father, the legendary Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, and the Maihar Gharana of Indian classical music. A two-time Grammy Award nominated master of the sarod, Alam brings tradition into the present through boundary-crossing collaborations and soulful expression.
Nitin Mitta is an acclaimed tabla player whose versatility and sensitivity have made him a sought-after collaborator across Indian classical and contemporary music scenes.
EP Release
The trio’s debut EP, Sanctuary, was released Dec, 2025, and captures the essence of their initial improvisational sessions. Performances will expand on this musical conversation live, offering audiences a rare and evolving listening experience.
Golden Hour at Epiphany:
Stop by Epiphany for our live music series concerts, and be sure to hit Golden Hour before-hand for drinks and lite-bites! Doors open at 5pm Thursday - Saturday for Golden Hour with 1/2 priced bottles of wine, BOGO cocktails, and other specials!
Come early to EXPLORE and DISCOVER your own EPIPHANY… our art galleries are open and there is free entertainment before the show!
Please note that outside food or beverages are not permitted in the venue.
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Host or PublisherEpiphany Center for the Arts
