Paula West: Jazz Musician in New York

About Paula West

Paula West is an American jazz and cabaret singer whose work sits comfortably between the nightclub and the concert hall. In New York City, she is a familiar presence at Dizzy’s Club, where her sets often draw on the Great American Songbook and adjacent standards. West approaches lyrics as narrative, shaping phrases with attention to diction and timing. Her performances favor clarity over spectacle, letting the text and harmonic contour carry the emotional weight.