Jayu takes its name from a word common to Cantonese and Korean, which in English means freedom. Jayu is a New York City based group that features Violin and Cello in a Jazz setting, along with Piano. The members pull from their diverse musical backgrounds to create a unique sound over an eclectic set of their original compositions and fresh arrangements. They produce a sound with touches of Funk, Blues, Western classical music, and Malaysian classical music, all infused with Jazz.