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Paula West at Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Courtesy of Brown Paper Tickets | Posted on November 28, 2017
Where
Kuumbwa Jazz Center
320-2 Cedar Street
Santa Cruz, CA
Map
831-427-2227
When
Mon, February 5, 2018
7:00 pm
Save the date
Musicians
Paula West
vocalsAbout
1/2 price for students at the door
A long-time favorite of the San Francisco Bay Area jazz scene, vocalistPaula Weststalents have spread beyond the central coast, with The New York Times dubbing her a swinging pop-jazz sophisticate in the tradition of Lena Horne and Carmen McRae. With her dusky timbre and soulful inflection, West is known for her distinctly curated repertoire, adding a unique drama and depth to whichever song she delivers. West focuses on the lyrics, creating intimate arrangements where the words can shine through. The New York Times again writes of Wests refusal to be bound by categories an attribute that surely has played a role in her success as a nightclub and cabaret singer, putting together shows highlighting influences such as Ethel Waters and performing at famed venues such as the Algonquin Hotels Oak Room. Her powerful contralto voice is recognized as one of the finest female jazz vocalists performing today....