Way Out West's sound has been described as "utterly unique" and has earned the band a loyal local following as well as invitations to play some of the largest music festivals and venues in the world in countries including Korea, Japan, Chile, Norway, England, Italy and Canada.
Led by trumpeter/trumpeter Peter Knight, Way Out West's intriguing new project features the Sydney-based koto virtuoso, Satsuki Odamura and builds on the band's long history of integrating Asian instrumentation and approaches in a contemporary setting that infuses these influences with irresistible West African influenced grooves and jazz inflected melodies.
In addition to Knight and Satsuki, Way Out West's line-up for this collaboration features long-time Way Out West members, Ray Pereira (percussion) and Howard Cairns (bass and button accordion), along with the exquisite talents of guitarist Lucas Michailidis (playing bottleneck and acoustic guitars), and drummer Hugh Harvey. See www.peterknightmusic.com
Winner 2009 Bell Award, Best Australian Jazz Ensemble'
Nominated for 2011 APRA Art Music Award for Excellence'
Nominated for 2008 APRA Jazz Work of the Year'
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