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Tom Charlap, Debbie Sullivan and Paul Mason of The Dunes Trio at the Dunes Club

The Dunes Trio

House trio at the Dunes Club since 2006

The core trio features Debbie on piano and vocals, Paul on drum set, and Tom on acoustic or electric bass.

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The Dunes Trio

Polished performances, timeless songs and a sound shaped by over 20 years together

Debbie Sullivan, Paul Mason and Tom Charlap draw from a wide-ranging repertoire spanning the 1920s through the present—jazz standards, the Great American Songbook, bossa nova, pop classics and contemporary favorites.

For every occasion

Weddings, cocktail hours, concerts, private parties, corporate events and celebrations.

Your perfect ensemble

Begin with the trio and add guitar or saxophone when a larger sound suits the event.

Your special songs

We are happy to learn new selections to make your occasion personal and memorable.

The Dunes Trio overlooking the ocean in Narragansett

Our story

Over 20 years of music in Narragansett

The Dunes Trio has been the house trio at the historic Dunes Club since 2006. Over more than two decades together, vocalist and pianist Debbie Sullivan, drummer Paul Mason and bassist Tom Charlap have developed a distinctive sound and a natural musical connection.

Their performances combine polished musicianship with the relaxed warmth of a summer evening by the Rhode Island coast.

Meet the musicians

Meet Debbie, Paul and Tom

Debbie Sullivan

Vocals & piano

Debbie’s career has taken her from New England jazz groups and Boston piano rooms to hotels and cruise ships in Sweden and Switzerland. She also spent eight summers as house pianist at the Nantucket Yacht Club.

After devoting 26 years to teaching music, Debbie is now retired from teaching and delighted to have more time to perform at private events and pursue new musical opportunities.

Paul Mason

Drums

Rhode Island native Paul Mason is a drummer, educator, producer and recording musician who earned his music degree from the University of Rhode Island and has performed throughout New England.

Paul has taught jazz drum set at Brown University for more than 30 years and has also taught at the Wheeler School and Rhode Island Philharmonic Music School.

Tom Charlap

Acoustic or electric bass

Tom studied at Jazzmobile and the Manhattan School of Music. His career includes the Woody Herman Band, Tavern on the Green, Broadway and touring productions, clubs, cruise ships and numerous recordings.

Our repertoire

From the Roaring Twenties to right now

With a wide-ranging repertoire spanning the 1920s through the present, we shape every performance around the occasion—from sophisticated cocktail-hour jazz and bossa nova to singer-songwriter favorites, classic pop and contemporary selections.

  • Ella Fitzgerald
  • Frank Sinatra
  • The Beatles
  • Carole King
  • Van Morrison
  • James Taylor
  • George Gershwin
  • Diana Krall

Looking for a particular song? We are happy to learn new music for weddings and special events.

The Dunes Trio performing with piano, acoustic bass and drums
Narragansett Nights album cover featuring The Dunes Trio and Debbie Sullivan

The album

Narragansett Nights

Released in 2017, this 13-track jazz album captures the distinctive sound Dunes Club members and guests have enjoyed for many seasons. It features classics from the Great American Songbook and a Lennon and McCartney favorite.

View the 13-song track list
  1. A Sleepin’ Bee
  2. Here, There and Everywhere
  3. All of You
  4. The Surrey with the Fringe on Top
  5. Happy Talk
  6. Thou Swell
  7. Skylark
  8. It’s De-Lovely
  9. Stardust
  10. Dindi
  11. All the Things You Are
  12. So Nice (Summer Samba)
  13. Summer Wind

Digital streaming: Listen to the full album on Spotify, YouTube Music, or Amazon Music.

Physical CDs are available. Contact Debbie or Paul to purchase a copy.

Ask about a CD

Book the trio

Let’s make your event memorable

The trio is available to perform anywhere within driving distance of Rhode Island. For events farther away, band transportation can be arranged. Tell us your date, location, approximate performance times, preferred ensemble size and any special musical requests.

Primary contact

Debbie Sullivan

suldeb@gmail.com617-710-6447

Additional contact

Paul Mason

pfmason@cox.net401-465-2099