The Westview Project Jazz Trio
The Westview Project is a Rochester-based jazz trio with Jeff Lawlis on piano, Tim Larson on acoustic bass and Jim Blease on drums. The band formed in late 2006, bound by a mutual interest in jazz from the classic period of the late 50’s to mid-60’s. After a few months of rehearsing the band played at the Flat Iron Café in early 2007. Since then The Westview Project has been playing regularly at Bistro 135, The Little Theater Cafe, Pane Vino Ristorante, Pomodoro Grill and Wine Bar, Brio Bistro, Lovin’ Cup and other local venues. They have also played for events at the Memorial Art Gallery, the Clothesline Arts Festival and the Corn Hill Arts Festival. more ...
Learn about the Westview Project Players
Jim Blease started playing R&B professionally in Omaha at 17 and has been performing in groups of various styles in Rochester.
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Jeff Lawlis started playing classical piano at age 8 and jazz piano at age 10. Before moving to Rochester in 2005, he played with jazz ensembles and blues groups in Ithaca, State College, Minneapolis and Los Angeles. more ...
Tim Larson started his bass playing back in 1980 in his hometown of Collinsville CT. He has performed in numerous groups on the east and west coasts, and has been playing in various jazz, rock and jam bands in Rochester since moving here in 2004. more ...
