Paula Atherton
BornNew York City, NY
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Vocalist, musician
Instrument(s)Saxophone
Years active2000–Present
LabelsKalimba Music
Websitepaulaatherton.com

Paula Atherton is an American jazz saxophonist.[1]

Career

Born and raised in Massapequa Park, Long Island, NY, Atherton began playing the flute at the age of nine and then the saxophone during her teen years.[1][2] She became further interested in jazz soon afterwards. As a jazz vocalist/musician, Atherton was influenced by artists such as Billie Holiday, Charlie Parker, Cannonball Adderley and David Sanborn.[3]

Discography

Singles

Year Single Chart positions[4]
US Jazz
2013 "Sassy Strut" 15
"Herbie" 21
2016 "Between You & Me" 21
2017 "Girl Talk" (Cindy Bradley feat. Paula Atherton) 2
2018 "My Song for You" 18

Credits

Year Album Artist
2020 Colors Roberto Tola Flute, Soloist
2017 Natural Cindy Bradley Sax (Alto)
2014 Jazzboy Dino Fiumara Primary Artist
2012 WO!: Bobby Susser Songs for Children Bobby Susser Flute, Penny Whistle, Sax (Alto), Featured Artist, Vocals
2012 Good Medicine Ty Stephens Soloist
2009 America: An Album for All Ages The Bobby Susser Singers Featured Artist
2008 All Roads Lead to Home Bobby Susser Main Personnel, Vocals
1996 Some Like It Hot Kit McClure Big Band / Kit McClure Vocals, Sax (Alto), Vocals (Background)

References

  1. 1 2 "Paula Atherton". allmusic.com.
  2. "An Interview With Kalimba Recording Artist Paula Atherton". indiespiritmagazine.com.
  3. "Balcones Heights Jazz Festival: Paula Atherton". mysanantonio.com.
  4. "Paula Atherton: Smooth Jazz Songs". billboard.com.
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