A Tuk Tuk for Phnom Penh

A Tuk Tuk for Phnom Penh is a composition recorded by Italian guitarist Marco Vezzoso, pianist Alessandro Collina, French bassist Dominique Di Piazza, and Indian percussionist Trilok Gurtu. The track appears as the second piece on the collaborative album Travel, released on October 15, 2021 in digital media format.

The album Travel presents a fusion of jazz, world music, and Indian classical influences. Vezzoso composed the track and contributed electric and acoustic guitar performances. Collina provided piano and keyboard arrangements, while Di Piazza performed on fretless bass. Gurtu incorporated traditional Indian percussion alongside contemporary drum kit elements. The recording spans 5 minutes and 34 seconds.

The track title references Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, though the album does not explicitly document thematic connections to the city. The composition features improvisational sections interwoven with structured rhythmic patterns, characteristic of the artists’ cross-genre approach. No label information is publicly confirmed for the release, and additional production details remain undocumented.

Travel marks a collaborative effort among the four musicians, each known for distinct contributions to jazz and global fusion genres. Gurtu’s involvement links the project to his broader work in blending Indian classical traditions with Western jazz frameworks. The album’s digital release aligns with contemporary distribution trends for niche and experimental music projects.