Cuong Vu
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. He is currently associate professor and chair of jazz studies at the University of Washington.
Cuong Vu | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | September 19, 1969 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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