
Chair and Professor, Jazz Studies; Floyd and Delores Jones Endowed Chair in the Arts
Office:
MUS 7
Area of Study:
Background and Experience
Winter 2021
Autumn 2020
Spring 2020
Winter 2020
Autumn 2019
- Music Ensemble (MUSEN) 345 B: Jazz Workshop
- Music Ensemble (MUSEN) 346 B: Studio Jazz Ensemble
- Music Ensemble (MUSEN) 446 B: Advanced Studio Jazz Ensemble
- Music Ensemble (MUSEN) 545 B: Jazz Workshop
- Music Ensemble (MUSEN) 546 B: Studio Jazz Ensemble
- Music (MUSIC) 411 A: Free Improvisation/modern Jazz Composition I
Spring 2019
Winter 2019
Autumn 2018
- Music Ensemble (MUSEN) 345 B: Jazz Workshop
- Music Ensemble (MUSEN) 346 B: Studio Jazz Ensemble
- Music Ensemble (MUSEN) 446 B: Advanced Studio Jazz Ensemble
- Music Ensemble (MUSEN) 545 B: Jazz Workshop
- Music Ensemble (MUSEN) 546 B: Studio Jazz Ensemble
- Music (MUSIC) 411 A: Free Improvisation/modern Jazz Composition I
Spring 2018
Winter 2018
Autumn 2017
- Music Ensemble (MUSEN) 345 B: Jazz Workshop
- Music Ensemble (MUSEN) 346 B: Studio Jazz Ensemble
- Music Ensemble (MUSEN) 446 B: Advanced Studio Jazz Ensemble
- Music Ensemble (MUSEN) 545 B: Jazz Workshop
- Music Ensemble (MUSEN) 546 B: Studio Jazz Ensemble
- Music (MUSIC) 411 A: Free Improvisation/modern Jazz Composition I
Spring 2017
Winter 2017
Autumn 2016
- Music Ensemble (MUSEN) 345 B: Jazz Workshop
- Music Ensemble (MUSEN) 346 B: Studio Jazz Ensemble
- Music Ensemble (MUSEN) 446 B: Advanced Studio Jazz Ensemble
- Music Ensemble (MUSEN) 545 B: Jazz Workshop
- Music Ensemble (MUSEN) 546 B: Studio Jazz Ensemble
- Music (MUSIC) 411 A: Free Improvisation/modern Jazz Composition I
Spring 2016
Winter 2016
Autumn 2015
Winter 2015
Autumn 2014
Spring 2014
Winter 2014
Selected: Recordings
- Melia Watras. Schumann Resonances. CD. Planet M Records 2019.
- Cuong Vu 4-Tet studio recording of orginal compositions
- Cuong Vu, Bill Frisell, Ted Poor and Luke Bergman perform the music of Michael Gibbs
- Cuong Vu leads his trio in a setting with guest, guitarist Pat Metheny.
- Indigo Mist: That the days go by and never come again, Cuong Vu, Richard Karpen, Luke Bergman, Ted Poor, RareMusic, 2014.
- Cuong Vu's debut recording as a leader
Selected: Publications, Recordings
Research Advised: Projects Student Work
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Related Events
- Livestream: Duo Concert: Ted Poor and Cuong Vu - December 9, 2020 - 7:30pm
- Digital Series: UW Jazz Festival, Ted Poor & Cuong Vu - May 28, 2020 - 4:00pm
- New Music Festival: Indigo Mist with George Garzone - April 10, 2020 - 7:30pm
- Indigo Mist and George Garzone at the Royal Room - March 21, 2020 - 7:30pm
- Indigo Mist and George Garzone at the Royal Room - March 19, 2020 - 7:30pm
- Indigo Mist and George Garzone at the Royal Room - March 18, 2020 - 7:30pm
- Cancelled: Studio Jazz Ensemble & UW Modern Band - March 9, 2020 - 7:30pm
- Jazz Innovations, Part II - February 13, 2020 - 7:30pm
- Indigo Mist at the Royal Room - January 13, 2020 - 7:30pm
- Studio Jazz Ensemble & UW Modern Band - December 3, 2019 - 7:30pm
- Indigo Mist at the Royal Room - December 2, 2019 - 7:30pm
- Indigo Mist at the Royal Room - October 14, 2019 - 7:30pm
- Studio Jazz Ensemble & UW Modern Band - May 28, 2019 - 7:30pm
- Jazz Innovations, Part II - May 16, 2019 - 7:30pm
- Music of Today: International Experimental Music Ensemble - May 10, 2019 - 7:30pm
- Studio Jazz Ensemble & UW Modern Band - March 11, 2019 - 7:30pm
- Jazz Innovations, Part I - February 13, 2019 - 7:30pm
- Melia Watras: Schumann Resonances Album Release Celebration - February 6, 2019 - 7:30pm
- Faculty Concert: Indigo Mist with Special Guest Bill Frisell - January 13, 2019 - 7:30pm
- Studio Jazz Ensemble & UW Modern Band - December 4, 2018 - 7:30pm
- Jazz Innovations, Part II - November 15, 2018 - 7:30pm
- Earshot Jazz: Cuong Vu & Indigo Mist with George Garzone - October 22, 2018 - 8:00pm
- Studio Jazz (Big Band) Ensemble Auditions, Fall 2018 (Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums) - October 2, 2018 - 4:10pm
- Studio Jazz (Big Band) Ensemble Auditions, Fall 2018 (Trumpets, Trombones, Saxophones) - September 28, 2018 - 4:10pm
- Studio Jazz (Big Band) Ensemble Auditions, Fall 2018 (Trumpets, Trombones, Saxophones) - September 27, 2018 - 4:10pm
- Small Jazz Ensembles (Jazz Combo) Auditions, Fall 2018 - September 27, 2018 - 2:30pm
- Studio Jazz Ensemble (Modern Band) Auditions, Fall 2018 - September 27, 2018 - 12:30pm
- Studio Jazz Ensemble & UW Modern Band - May 23, 2018 - 7:30pm
- Music of Today: DXARTS Points vs. Fields - May 1, 2018 - 7:30pm
- Studio Jazz Ensemble & UW Modern Band - March 5, 2018 - 7:30pm
- Jazz Innovations, Part II - February 15, 2018 - 7:30pm
- Studio Jazz Ensemble & UW Modern Band - December 6, 2017 - 7:30pm
- Jazz Innovations, Part I - November 15, 2017 - 7:30pm
- Music of Today: Intercontinental Experimental Music Ensemble - October 25, 2017 - 7:30pm
- Studio Jazz (Big Band) Ensemble Auditions, Fall 2017 (Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums) - October 3, 2017 - 4:00pm
- Studio Jazz (Big Band) Ensemble Auditions, Fall 2017 (Trumpets, Trombones, Saxophones) - September 28, 2017 - 4:00pm
- Small Jazz Ensembles (Jazz Combo) Auditions, Fall 2017 - September 28, 2017 - 2:30pm
- Studio Jazz Ensemble (Modern Band) Auditions, Fall 2017 - September 28, 2017 - 12:30pm
- Studio Jazz Ensemble & UW Modern Band - May 22, 2017 - 7:30pm
- Jazz Innovations, Part I - May 17, 2017 - 7:30pm
- IMPFest IX - May 13, 2017 - 7:30pm
- IMPFest IX - May 12, 2017 - 7:30pm
- Studio Jazz Ensemble & UW Modern Band - March 6, 2017 - 7:30pm
- Jazz Innovations, Part I - February 15, 2017 - 7:30pm
- Jazz Innovations, Part I - December 7, 2016 - 7:30pm
- Music of Today: DXARTS, Indigo Mist (Phase II) - November 17, 2016 - 7:30pm
- Studio Jazz Ensemble & UW Modern Band - November 14, 2016 - 7:30pm
- Studio Jazz (Big Band) Ensemble Auditions, Fall 2016 (Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums) - October 4, 2016 - 4:00pm
- Studio Jazz (Big Band) Ensemble Auditions, Fall 2016 (Trumpets, Trombones, Saxophones) - September 29, 2016 - 4:00pm
- Small Jazz Ensembles (Jazz Combo) Auditions, Fall 2016 - September 29, 2016 - 2:30pm
- Studio Jazz Ensemble (Modern Band) Auditions, Fall 2016 - September 29, 2016 - 12:30pm
- IMPFest VIII: With Bill Frisell, Reid Anderson, Bill McHenry - June 4, 2016 - 7:30pm
- IMPFest VIII: With Bill Frisell, Reid Anderson, Bill McHenry - June 3, 2016 - 7:30pm
- IMPFest VIII: With Bill Frisell, Reid Anderson, Bill McHenry - June 2, 2016 - 7:30pm
- Studio Jazz Ensemble and Modern Band - May 26, 2016 - 7:30pm
- Studio Jazz Ensemble and Modern Band - March 7, 2016 - 7:30pm
- Faculty Recital: Melia Watras, viola Schumann Resonances - January 26, 2016 - 7:30pm
- Bill Frisell and Michael Gibbs with the UW Big Band and Jazz Studies Faculty - January 15, 2016 - 7:30pm
- Michael Gibbs and Bill Frisell with the UW Symphony and Jazz Studies Faculty - January 14, 2016 - 7:30pm
- Studio Jazz Ensemble and Modern Band - December 7, 2015 - 7:30pm
- Studio Jazz (Big Band) Ensemble Auditions, Fall 2015 (Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums) - October 1, 2015 - 4:00pm
- Small Jazz Ensembles (Jazz Combo) Auditions, Fall 2015 - October 1, 2015 - 2:30pm
- Studio Jazz Ensemble (Modern Band) Auditions, Fall 2015 - October 1, 2015 - 12:30pm
- Studio Jazz (Big Band) Ensemble Auditions, Fall 2015 (Trumpets, Trombones, Saxophones) - September 29, 2015 - 4:00pm
- IMPFest VII: With Steve Swallow, Chris Cheek, Bill Frisell and UW Jazz Studies Students and Faculty - May 3, 2015 - 7:30pm
- IMPFest VII: With Steve Swallow, Chris Cheek, Bill Frisell and UW Jazz Studies Students and Faculty - May 2, 2015 - 7:30pm
- IMPFest VII: With Steve Swallow, Chris Cheek, Bill Frisell and UW Jazz Studies Students and Faculty - May 1, 2015 - 7:30pm
- Studio Jazz Ensemble and Modern Band - March 9, 2015 - 7:30pm
- Faculty Recital: Melia Watras, viola: Written/Unwritten - January 11, 2015 - 7:30pm
- Studio Jazz Ensemble and Modern Band - December 1, 2014 - 7:30pm
- Studio Jazz Ensemble (Modern Band) Auditions, Fall 2014 - September 25, 2014 - 1:30pm to 2:20pm
- Studio Jazz Ensemble and Modern Band - June 2, 2014 - 7:30pm
- Improvised Music Project (IMP): IMPfest VI - May 11, 2014 - 7:30pm
- Improvised Music Project (IMP): IMPfest VI - May 10, 2014 - 7:30pm
- Improvised Music Project (IMP): IMPfest VI - May 9, 2014 - 7:30pm
- Music of Today: DXARTS - April 17, 2014 - 7:30pm
- Studio Jazz Ensemble and Modern Band - March 10, 2014 - 7:30pm