Way Out West’s unique sound blends African and Vietnamese influences with jazz in an exciting and lively way. Shane Nichols, a reviewer, said that the album has a “distinctly Asian flavor” due to Nguyen’s bubbling, ethereal sound, while Williamson and Knight add a Western touch, while Pereira takes it all the the way to Africa. “I simply think that this captivating mixture of Australian sounds is, like its name,” says Shane Nichols. It features Peter Knight (trumpet), Dung Nayen (dan transh, danbau, modified electric guitar), Ray Pereira (percussion), Paul Williamson(saxophones), Howard Cairnss (bass), Rajiv Jayaweera (“drums, percussion), and Rajiv Jayaweera (“drums,percussion”). Way Out West is known for their unique sound, which has earned them the reputation of being one of the most innovative and exciting groups in the Australian music scene. – Jazzhead Records Bio
