JAZZ is recognised as a bona fide American art form, growing organically from the unique sounds of New Orleans in the early 20th century. Taking influences from African rhythms, it has evolved over the decades into a multi-faceted beast.
The music was spread far and wide through the works of giants of the genre such as Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis and John Coltrane, cementing America’s status as the ground zero for jazz.
But over the years, many artiste outside the US such as Malaysia have adopted the genre too. Local jazz ensemble WVC and The Shang Sisters are among the practitioners from the local music scene.
Since its formation in 2006, WVC has established itself as one of Southeast Asia’s leading jazz bands, pushing musical boundaries with its transformation of pop, Chinese, Malay and mainstream music into jazz.
