World Jazz Quintet (WJQ) draws from a variety of styles including jazz standard, American and Asian pop, contemporary, experimental, and folk music from around the world to bring a truly unique and highly-improvisational sound.
Led by five creative musicians in New York’s jazz scene, WJQ perform a variety of works representing the rich cultural and artistic diversity heard in contemporary jazz styles today. The program includes standard jazz selections and original works as well as elements of Asian traditional folk music, American and Asian pop styles, and other influences representing improvisational musical traditions from around the world.