Paula Atherton is an American jazz saxophonist.[1]
Paula Atherton | |
|---|---|
| Born | New York City, NY |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Vocalist, musician |
| Instrument(s) | Saxophone |
| Years active | 2000–Present |
| Labels | Kalimba Music |
| Website | paulaatherton |
Career
editBorn 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
editSingles
edit| 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
edit| 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
edit- ^ a b "Paula Atherton". allmusic.com.
- ^ "An Interview With Kalimba Recording Artist Paula Atherton". indiespiritmagazine.com.
- ^ "Balcones Heights Jazz Festival: Paula Atherton". mysanantonio.com.
- ^ "Paula Atherton: Smooth Jazz Songs". billboard.com.