The Huu Bac Quintet, led by Montreal-born composer and multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire Huu Bac Quach, embodies the perfect fusion of exciting musical cultures. He brilliantly blends his Vietnamese and Chinese heritage with the magic of jazz to create a unique and intoxicating sonic experience!

Surrounded by a team of exceptional musicians, among the most prominent on the Montreal jazz scene, Huu Bac will take you on an unforgettable musical journey. His compositions are the fruit of his many travels across Asia, Europe and South America, and they resonate with breathtaking beauty and intensity.

In concert, Huu Bac will captivate you with his virtuoso playing on the dan bau (Vietnamese monochord), erhu (Chinese fiddle), quena (Andean flute) and guitar. His talent is a veritable symphony of sounds and emotions that will transport you to another world.

The Huu Bac Quintet offers much more than just a concert. It’s a genuine dialogue between Asian, North and South American cultures, presented in a contemporary, original and unique way. A musical experience that transcends borders and will leave you speechless.

Show opener is pianist Will Bonness with drummer Fabio Ragnelli and bassist Devon Gillingham

Presented in partnership with Centre Culturel Franco-Manitoban and Mardi Jazz

*Please note that this is not a Jazz Winnipeg event and as such we cannot answer queries about it.