What happens when you take a helping of West Coast Rockin’ Blues then add it to New Orleans Funky Jazz? Jambalaya West of course! Kirk Nelson has combined his Midwest roots and his West Coast influence to create a new and exciting sound that is suitable for audiences of all ages.

After the release of the album “Collectibles” from Kirk Nelson in 2018, Jambalaya West was formed. Subsequently gaining popularity in Southern California with regular appearance at the House of Blues and other similar themed venues, the next two years found the industry plaged with cancellations or discontinued venues. That was the moment the band realized there was an opportunity to write and produce a new collection of material.

The album “Lagniappe” (Lan-Yap) was released in March of 2021. The album achieved the #1 spot for Jazzy Blues on the RMR charts (Roots Music Report) presented for the year 2022. During 2022 The band recorded and released two more singles which got a bit of airplay. “Real Sharp Cookie” and “I Don’t Drink No More”(I Don’t Drink No Less)

2023 found Kirk and JW performing in Southern California at private parties, Celebration of Life get togethers and fund raisers. This allowed the band to go into the studio and continue to write and record new material.

On January 5th 2024 Kirk Nelson & Jambalaya West released their latest album “Savor The Moment” which is still charting in The “Soul Blues” category. Here are a couple cuts below!

Earlier this year 2024 the band played Mardi Gras themed events leading up to a recent local appearances at a Cultural Center in San Pedro called “Collage.” On July 19 we had Special Guests Deb Ryder and Sean Lane. See poster!

Announcements

Upgrading studio! (Always catching up with newest technology) planning to write and record more music not only for airplay/digital release but also to expand the catalogue for licensing.