Way Out West

BIOGRAPHY
For the first time, the acclaimed Australian world/jazz group, Way Out West, brings its beguiling blend of Vietnamese, African, and jazz sounds to Canada. Way Out West’s sound has been described as “utterly unique” and features the hauntingly beautiful timbres of traditional Vietnamese instruments the dan tranh (16-string zither), and the dan bau (single string zither), played by multi-instrumental virtuoso Dung Nguyen.
The sextet is led by award winning trumpeter and composer, Peter Knight, and also features world renowned West African percussion specialist, Ray Pereira, along with other Melbourne music luminaries, reed man Paul Williamson, earthy acoustic bassist Howard Cairns, and young firebrand drummer Rajiv Jayaweera. Their new album, Old Grooves for New Streets is released in Canada through Effendi Records www.effendirecords.com.

WEBSITE
www.myspace.com/wayoutwestmelbourne