Cuong Vu (born 19 September 1969) is a Vietnamese-American jazz trumpeter and vocalist. 　　Immediately after graduating NEC with honors, Vu moved to New York City, and quickly established himself on the jazz scene with his first co-led group, Ragged Jack (with Jamie Saft, Andrew D'Angelo and Jim Black) and his sideman work with many of the "Downtown Creative Music" artists whose music scene revolved around clubs such as the Knitting Factory and Tonic. Although often labeled as an avant-garde player, Vu does not limit himself to this type of playing, preferring to use influences from many forms of contemporary jazz, as well as rock, electronica, groove and ambient musics. 　　Vu has worked with musicians including Laurie Anderson, David Bowie, Dave Douglas, Myra Melford, Gerry Hemingway, and Mitchell Froom. Vu has recorded and toured with Pat Metheny as trumpeter and vocalist.