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Paula West at Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Courtesy of Bennett Jackson | Posted on May 10, 2016
Where
Kuumbwa Jazz Center
320-2 Cedar Street
Santa Cruz, CA
Map
831-427-2227
When
Mon, August 29, 2016
7:00 pm
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Musicians
Paula West
vocalsAbout
A long-time favorite of the San Francisco Bay Area jazz scene, vocalist Paula West’s talents 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. Her affinity for pop/rock icons such as Bob Dylan and Paul McCartney also shows up in her set lists, and you might even catch her singing a Hank Williams classic. West focuses on the lyrics, creating intimate arrangements where the words can shine through...