Paula West: Jazz Musician in New York

About Paula West

Paula West is an American jazz and cabaret singer known for close, lyric-driven interpretations of standards. A familiar presence at New York City’s Dizzy’s Club, she often draws from the Great American Songbook and neighboring repertoire, treating each song as a short narrative. Her phrasing is shaped by careful diction and time, with attention to the turn of a line rather than vocal display. Her performances favor clarity over spectacle.