Dick Weller - New West (2003)

Beachfront Property - Vocals (Background); Jeff Beal - Flugelhorn, Trumpet; Dave Carpenter - Bass (Electric); Rich Eames - Piano, Producer, Synthesizer; Robert Hurst - Bass (Acoustic); Jennifer Schneider - Vocals; Bob Sheppard - Flute, Guest Artist, Sax (Soprano), Sax (Tenor); Tierney Sutton - Guest Artist, Vocals; Steve Tavaglione - Flute, Guest Artist, Sax (Soprano), Sax (Tenor); Dick Weller - Drums.

Dick Weller is a busy performer in the LA area. He moved to LA from New York City in 1992. He was working in New York clubs with folks like Mike Stern, Mike Manieri, Chuck Loeb, Andy Laverne, Jeff Andrews, Leni Stern, along with many others. In Los Angeles, he has been busy with the Bob Florence big band, as well as being an in demand performer playing in the local clubs, recording as a sideman and doing some touring.

New West is his first effort as a leader, using the talents of Tierney Sutton, the vocal group Beachfront Property, Bob Sheppard, Steve Tavaglione, Jeff Beal, Mike Miller, Rich Eames, Dave Carpenter and Bob Hurst. Very nice listening!