James Westfall

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James Westfall
Born1981
Houston, Texas
GenresJazz, jazz fusion, rock
Instrument(s) Vibraphone, keytar
Years active2003–present
LabelsBionic
Website jameswestfall.com

James Westfall is a jazz vibraphonist and keyboardist born in Houston, Texas.

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He began on violin at age 6 before moving to piano and then percussion. He became interested in vibraphone due in part to his grandfather.

He attended the University of New Orleans. In New Orleans he studied under Terence Blanchard, Harold Battiste, Steve Masakowski and Ellis Marsalis Jr. [1] Later he moved to Los Angeles, California where he was part of the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz. At present he lives in Nashville working as a studio musician.

Westfall is a founding member of The Wee Trio. [2]

Discography

As sideman

References

  1. "New Director of Jazz Studies at Kinder HSPVA Houston, TX". DocFest Houston December 21, 2024. 2024-08-19. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
  2. "New Director of Jazz Studies at Kinder HSPVA Houston, TX". DocFest Houston December 21, 2024. 2024-08-19. Retrieved 2024-11-18.