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Paula Atherton is a singer/songwriter/woodwind player from the NY area. She has toured Japan, Monte Carlo, Portugal, the US and Canada. In 2004, Paula played at the Blue Note in NYC for a week with jazz pianist Hank Jones, in a tribute to Frank Sinatra. Also in 2004 her first CD, “Let Me Inside Your Love,” debuted on the national contemporary jazz charts. In 2006, a cut from this CD, “I Long For Your Love,” was released on Warner Europe, on a CD called, “Ladies of Jazz.” She is joined on this CD by Natalie Cole, Candy Dulfer, Eliane Elias, and other female jazz artists. Also in 2006, Paula performed on TV with Michael Bolton, on Rachael Ray, Today, and Good Morning America. Other TV appearances include Nueva Estrella awards (CBS), and bandleader for the Lifetime network show, “Girl’s Night Out” (30 episodes). Paula wrote the score for the independent film, “The Definition of Insanity,” in 2002, which premiered in NYC in 2004.
Paula performed at fundraisers for Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign. Paula has opened for jazz guitarist Chuck Loeb. Latin star Johnny Pacheco, jazz singer Patti Austin (with Steve Briody), Tito Puente and saxophonist Najee. Paula’s new CD, “Groove with Me,” features many guest artists, including guitarist Chieli Minucci (Special EFX), trumpet player Greg Adams (Tower of Power), jazz pianist Onaje Allan Gumbs, and Bill Heller, keyboardist for the Rippingtons.
Regular members and other contributors to the CD include Schuyler Deale (Jeff Lorber, Billy Cobham, Michael Bolton), Lionel Cordew (Mike Stern, Special EFX, Jeff Lorber), Emedin Rivera (Special EFX, Dave Valentin, Paquito D’Rivera), Stanley Banks (George Benson), Darin Brown (Enrique Englesias, Willie DeVille), Steve Briody (Randy Brecker, Dave Valentin), and John Deley (Dido).
Hey thanks Paula... great to meet you as well... Heading back to NC for work this week... let's hope that my bag arrives when I do:) best of luck and stay in touch! xoxo Kevin
Hi Paula!! With your permission, you can watch the exclusived interview to MR BIG filmed in Madrid, during their reunion Tour. Paul Gilbert y Pat Torpey talking about future, funny stories and advices to young musicians.
Ciao,Paula Thank you for the add and the friendship. you are very good, I like your stupendous music a lot, compliments ..really. you are one of my prefeitis, I feel great admiration for you, be really one whom is worth rather a lot! I hope to listen soon to you, in italy .. talk to you soon, and all of my best wishes to always listen to your good music all the best.. from italy.. and good life.. every day neal
I am glad to announce the release of my debut CD called "Interro Island". This is my first solo project, which includes original tunes composed and arranged by me. I hope you will enjoy my work!
I just wanted to thank you for your friendship which is appreciated.
Some of our pages have been quiet for a while as we concentrate on the page for our forthcoming satirical single about the credit crunch, Working Lunch but we have recently placed new songs on this page and new thought provoking blogs so it's a good time to visit!
Finally as Christmas is approaching again we'd welcome your friendship on the page for our little offering for Christmas The Crappy Christmas Song. Here's where you can find it: myspace.com/thecrappychristmaspage
Ciao,Paula Thank you for the add and the friendship. you are very good, I like your stupendous music a lot, compliments ..really. you are one of my prefeitis, I feel great admiration for you, I hope to listen soon to you, in italy .. all the best.. from italy..and good life.. every day neal
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