Nigel Westlake’s professional career as a clarinettist commenced in 1975 at the age of 17. He has played in fusion bands, soundtrack recording sessions, Australia’s leading instrumental groups and as a soloist with orchestras and classical ensembles in Australia and in many cities of the world including London, Paris, Berlin, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Vancouver, Washington, Moscow, Amsterdam, Tokyo, Beijing, New Delhi, Wellington and New York.