The Paul Westlake Group is a jazz and improvised music ensemble performs as duo, trio, or quartet. The repertoire features pulls from Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and ECM Records artists. Paul has performed or recorded with artists Peter Erskine, Lynne Arriale, Jimmy Bruno, Marcus King, Ira Sullivan, Nat Adderley, Jim Snidero, and Harold Blanchard, and the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra.
Paul has led or contributed to numerous recordings, including Denty Westlake's "etched" and "Denty Westlake", The Paul Westlake Group's "The Way We Hear Christmas", Noel Friedline Trio featuring Renee Dickerson, and Matt Butler's project featuring drummer John Otto of Limp Bizkit, among others.
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Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 360 minutes
Denty & Westlake or the group DW3+ are a highly professional group performing Jazz, standards and groove oriented music.
Paul Westlake and Rob Denty are the core of the group DW3.
DW3 perform their brand of expressive, open and groovin' music primarily as a duo or trio.
Paul and Rob began their journey in Jacksonville, Florida 25 years ago where they co-founded musical groups marking the beginning of their collaboration. The early 2000s brought them both to Chicago where the duo found themselves deeply embedded in the thriving jazz scene.
Summer 2023, Rob relocated to Raleigh allowing a renewal of their shared musical aspirations. They look forward to the upcoming release, Denty Westlake, in the Fall of 2023. It is their first recording together since the 2006 release of “etched.”
Their musical tastes are diverse while remaining deeply rooted in the jazz tradition. The group’s repertoire includes originals and carefully chosen songs from the American and Jazz songbook focusing on originality and creative expression.
For small venues we can supply any sound and support equipment. We will need a safe, clean and dry area with electric drop on stage.
Friday
Restaurant/Bar Event
6:00pm - 10:00pm
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Raeford, NC
American music catalog and more.
We are influenced by Jazz, standards and groove music from the 50's through present day including some influences from ECM catalog.
We supply support equipment and backline for small venues. Larger venue will have to supply full sound and light support.
Jazz Band