Paula West

Jazz and cabaret vocalist Paula West brings her rich contralto and masterful storytelling to an evening of song that ranges from the Great American Songbook to reimagined folk, rock, and soul classics. A San Diego native based in San Francisco, she has become a favorite of critics and audiences alike, earning multiple New York Nightlife Awards for “Outstanding Female Jazz Vocalist” and drawing praise from the New York Times for a “thickly textured voice [that] has ripened into a driving expressive force.” Onstage, West is known for her emotionally nuanced interpretations, adventurous repertoire choices, and ability to make familiar songs feel newly discovered—whether she is exploring standards, Bob Dylan and David Bowie tunes, or more unexpected material.