Jazz/Latin Jazz

Liz Wu performs in a variety of Jazz styles, including Straight-ahead, Bossa Nova and Afro-Cuban Jazz. She can provide ensembles ranging from an intimate duo or trio for quiet settings to a more upbeat 4+ piece group for parties, festivals and concerts. Liz plays a unique instrument known as the vibraharp (vibes), which has a very pleasant, soothing tone. Her playing style is melodic, lyrical and original. Liz also performs as a vocalist, singing standards and beautiful Brazilian bossa novas. She has been compared to Flora Purim, Bebel Gilberto and Suzanne Vega; her vocals are heart-felt yet understated, conveying the emotion of the lyrics with simplicity and style.

http://www.myspace.com/lizwumusic

Nuevo
Flamenco

Nuevo Flamenco is a duo comprised of Liz Wu on cajon (the box drum) and Nick Tuttle on guitar. Together, they perform music of Spain and Latin America, from Flamenco-style ballads (ala the Gypsy Kings) to Cuban Sons (ala the Buena Vista Social Club). Their music combines soulful singing with haunting melodies, layered over flowing rhythms evocative of far away lands and distant times.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=462o8sGi_4g

Nakama

Nakama is a trio featuring traditional Japanese music with a modern twist. Koto, flute and percussion meld together to create an ambiance of peaceful elegance and beauty. Enjoy the soothing sounds of nature through the koto – reminiscent of falling water, the flute – like wind in the leaves, and light percussion – the distant rumbling of clouds. Tasteful, simple and gentle, the music will carry you to the mountains of Japan … and a world of tranquility and quiet contemplation.

http://www.kurtstrecker.com/nakama