Intricate Australian jazz meeting Vietnamese strings and West African rhythms. A textured, worldly exploration of suburban identity and global sound.
Formed in 2001, the Australian jazz ensemble Way Out West hails from Melbourne's western suburbs. The group is recognized for its distinct sound, which blends traditional jazz with West African percussion and Vietnamese string instruments like the dan tranh, dan nguyet, and dan bau. Their unique musical approach has earned them appearances at prominent global music events, including the Montreal, Vancouver, and Veneto jazz festivals.
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