Bill Fulton on keys or piano with the Jazz Heads Bryan McCann
Bill Fulton and the Jazz Heads at Fin’s Seafood Grill featured Fulton on keyboards at Fin’s Seafood Grill in Westlake Village. Saxophonist Bryan McCann joined Fulton, and the engagement also carries the Jazz Heads name. Fulton earned $50 for the date. Fin’s Seafood Grill operated at 982 S Westlake Blvd, Westlake Village, California.
A recurring Westlake Village date
The lineup information centers on Bryan McCann and Fulton. McCann’s saxophone gives the surviving lineup a clear instrumental counterpart to Fulton’s keyboards. The Jazz Heads name also appears with this engagement, tying McCann to that group for the date. No additional players, repertoire, or formal concert program appear in the available information. That keeps the description focused on the personnel actually named for the restaurant date.
Fin’s Seafood Grill, formerly Village Bayou, stood at 982 S Westlake Blvd in Westlake Village. The restaurant has since closed. In addition, Fulton played multiple engagements there with different singers and instrumentalists. This date belongs to that run of small-group appearances rather than a one-off concert presentation.
The restaurant and the city
For geographic context, the City of Westlake Village notes that modern development began with master planning in the 1960s. Incorporation followed in 1981 for the Los Angeles County portion. Fin’s Seafood Grill occupied a Westlake Boulevard address inside that community. Fulton’s appearance joined the area’s broader restaurant and live-music activity.
Meanwhile, Fulton’s live work during this period extended well beyond a single restaurant. His keyboardist and pianist credits list additional appearances across Southern California and elsewhere. Fin’s nevertheless became one recurring Westlake Village stop. The restaurant’s repeated bookings created a recognizable thread in his performance calendar. Across these Fin’s appearances, Fulton worked with saxophonists, singers, drummers, bassists, and unidentified partners on different dates.
Even within a long run at the same restaurant, the engagement remains specific. Fulton’s keyboard role stayed consistent, while the other musicians and payment details varied. In addition, those changing combinations give each Fin’s appearance its own identity and keep the account focused on what actually happened rather than adding unsupported performance details.
Artist: Bill Fulton on keys or pianoDate/Time: May 6, 1994 12:00 am
Venue: Fin's Seafood Grill (fka Village Bayou) - CLOSED
Address: 982 S Westlake Blvd Westlake Village, CA 91361
