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he Ollie West Band are a 4 to 24 piece ensemble, creating unique genre blending pop/fusion compared to a blend between Billy Joel, Elbow and Jamie Cullum. Recognised by the likes of Neil McCormick and Dean Friedman, the band continue to build from strength to strength and develop their success with innovative ideas, memorable performances and, best of all, great soulful music. Singer, songwriter, pianist and arranger Ollie West’s songwriting consistently blends pop, jazz and classical genres and now carries a distinctive style of piano based writing with catchy melodies and intriguing harmonies.
Ollie himself has worked as a session keyboard player for New Order, Bill Laurance, ITV’s Cold Feet and Joe Duddell, as well as arranging and songwriting for other upcoming artists in Manchester.
Following the release of their critically acclaimed single “So Far Away” in May 2016, the band released a live album from their sold out support slot for the RNCM Session Orchestra with their 24 piece line up in August 2017, and are now on the road throughout 2018 with a nationwide tour to promote their debut EP “We Watch The World Turning”, which is available to purchase everywhere now.