Cuong Vu
Vietnamese-American jazz trumpeter (born 1969) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Cuong Vu (Cường Vũ) (born 19 September 1969) is a Vietnamese-American jazz trumpeter. In addition to his own work as a bandleader, Vu was a member of the Pat Metheny Group. He is the first American person of Vietnamese descent to win a Grammy Award. He won twice for Best Contemporary Jazz Album through his work with the band.[1] He is currently associate professor and chair of jazz studies at the University of Washington.[2]
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Born | (1969-09-19) September 19, 1969 (age 54) Saigon, Vietnam |
Genres | Jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Trumpet |
Years active | 1994–present |
Labels | Avant, Knitting Factory, Origin, Cuneiform, Nonesuch |
Website | www |
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