James Westfall

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

Contents

• James westfall southern nights solo vibraphone
• James westfall cherokee solo vibes
• Selected Discography
• References

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. (Who learned the instrument during the great depression). He later moved to New Orleans where he attended the University of New Orleans. In New Orleans he studied under Terence Blanchard, Harold Battiste, Steve Masakowski and Ellis Marsalis, Jr.. 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 also a founding member of The Wee Trio.