Kearney Barton Collection of NW Music: Paul West

Paul West (photo: Bob Peterson, from Seattle Times)

Paul West was an ebullient pianist, singer and humorist who entertained several generations on Seattle's lounge scene from the 1950s forward. Though Mr. West worked much of his life as an advertising man by day, he played music by night. He was probably best known for his '70s trio BLT — Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato — featuring bassist Rolf Johnson (son of well-known Seattle architect Sig Johnson) and vocalist Gail Clements.

For more information about Paul West, read the Seattle Times article from which we got this biographical information.

This recording is part of the Kearney Barton Collection.

Track information: 1: Can Stacker (3:45) M.