Paula Atherton at Martini Blu

Paula Atherton at Martini Blu, Houston TX Thursday, Aug 4th, 7& 10pm! https://t.co/LjeAqpoBO1 #365HOU pic.twitter.com/JJhhWAtHH3

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e-mail from Paula Atherton ....

Hello Claudio!

Coming up next week, we are going to be doing a CD release show. It's Thursday, August 20th, at Carroll Place in NYC.  Carroll Place is a great Italian restaurant, with a really nice music room.  Please come early for dinner and stay for the show!  I will have copies of my new CD, "Ear Candy" available to autograph, as well as copies of my previous three.

We will be playing selections from "Ear Candy," as well as favorites from previous releases. We will also be celebrating the release of the second single from "Ear Candy," called "Remember When" (featuring Nick Colionne on guitar). 

Thursday, August 20th

Carroll Place, 157 Bleecker St, NYC

Paula Atherton: sax/flute/vocal

Lou Gimenez: guitar/vocal

Jorgen Kjaer: keys/vocal

Ron "Rondew" Monroe: bass

Tony Lewis: drums

Saturday, Sept 12th

The 8th annual Smooth Jazz festival in Atlanta, GA!

Tony Exum, Jr.: Saxophonist: 2:00 pm – 3:10 pm

Paula Atherton: Saxophonist: 3:30 pm – 4:40 pm

Tim Bowman: Guitarist: 5:00 pm – 6:10 pm

Jeff Lorber: Keyboardist: 6:30 pm – 7:40 pm

Nick Colionne: Guitarist: 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm (Headliner***)

Friday, Sept 25th

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Multi/instrumentalist/vocalist Paula Atherton....

Multi/instrumentalist/vocalist Paula Atherton has released another fine CD on Dot Time Records called "Enjoy The Ride." Since her premier CD about nine years ago ("Let Me Inside Your Love"), Paula's energy and craftsmanship has grown to even a higher level as you'll hear on this new CD. "Enjoy The Ride" is a musical buffet with something for just about every listener. These ten songs are great vehicles for Ms. Atherton's imaginative and articulate solo flights; but it's not just a showcase for Paula's prodigious musical talent as a musician and singer. Her "supporting cast" so to speak, are all impressive in their own right, and crucial to the success of this project; and I bet that Paula would be the first one to say that.  Paula has never had any problem sharing her spotlight. She lets everybody shine in their own way on this latest album, just as she does at her live performances.

Guesting on "Enjoy The Ride" are Cindy Bradley contributing her flowing trumpet and trombone, and Nick Colionne with his fiery, expressive guitar on one of the cuts which he also penned--- "Sassy Strut." All of the other cuts were written by Atherton. It might be noted here that playing guitar on all of the other cuts is Lou Gimenez who always has a solid and impeccable sense of form, style, and taste.

The first cut on this new release, "Herbie" kicks butt right out of the gate! Paula's singable solos on flute are backed by a tight foundation--- her crisp, excellent rhythm section. Paula's sultry voice on "Can't Get You Out Of My Mind" and "Let It Be" arouse desire and longing but in a very sophisticated and classy way. Her singing trembles with controlled emotion.  By the way, "Let It Be" is not the Beatles song but a new composition by Atherton. There are two versions of "Can't Get You Out Of My Mind" on this album... one vocal and the other instrumental. Each one is different in its own way, but each satisfyingly so.

"Rice and Beans" is an apt title for this funky, fast Jazzy-Salsa type tune. The rhythms here are joyous, merry, and danceable and bring to mind an outside music feast or festival! "Turn  It Up" has an earthy groove and a sexy "tension" that I think is sure to please. Great percussion, background vocals, and Paula's well articulated sax flurries make for a hand clappin' time on this one!

"Enjoy The Ride" is Paula Atherton's latest "bringing together" of the various styles which she has mastered since emerging as an important player in contemporary Jazz and Pop. She offers a spicy "cauldron" of grooves, styles and sentiments with her latest release. Never to rest on her past substantial achievements, Paula is back again on record with "Enjoy The Ride."  We think that you will.

Joe Caroselli - JazzMonthly.com

2nd Annual Valentine's Jazz NYC

MIDTOWN GROOVE PRESENTS: 
2nd Annual Valentine's Jazz @The Houndstooth

PAULA ATHERTON & MARCUS ANDERSON

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 11, 2012

Doors@ 7PM/Show Starts @8PM

The Houndstooth Pub
520 8th Ave (W.37th St)
New York NY
www.midtowngroove.com

Doors Open- 7 PM/ Show Starts 8 PM
$23 Advance Tickets
$27 At Door (If Available-Previous 2 Shows Have Sold Out)

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singer, songwriter and woodwind player Paula Atherton

As if from nowhere, and courtesy of her brand new project ‘Groove With Me’, acclaimed singer, songwriter and woodwind player Paula Atherton has dramatically emerged as a major player on the contemporary jazz and pop music scene. This sensational collection features eleven of Atherton’s original compositions plus one well-chosen cover, and with the perfect blend of instrumental and vocal cuts, oozes quality throughout.

The production of Lou Gimenez (who also makes significant contributions on acoustic and electric guitars) is never anything short of top-notch, and fantastic guest musicians lend a hand, making the entire recording a total delight.

New York-based Atherton has opened for the likes of Chuck Loeb, Patti Austin, Tito Puente and saxophonist Najee. In 2004 her debut CD ‘Let Me Inside Your Love’ made its mark on the national contemporary jazz charts, and in 2006 a cut from this album, ‘I Long For Your Love’ was included on the compilation ‘Ladies of Jazz,’ which also featured Natalie Cole, Candy Dulfer and Eliane Elias.

Her television work includes appearances on the 'Today' show, Good Morning America, and as bandleader for the Lifetime network show, ‘Girl’s Night Out’. In addition, Paula performed at fundraisers during Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign and in 2002 wrote the score for the independent film ‘The Definition of Insanity’.

She has crammed this musical pedigree into every note of ‘Groove With Me,’ which opens with the zesty ‘Marimba Island’. It’s a track that evokes white crested waves breaking over warm white sand and shimmers with Atherton’s wonderful flute playing. This terrific example of textbook smooth jazz is in the good company of the funky yet melodic ‘Block Party,’ which is blessed by Chieli Minucci on guitar and the outstanding Dave Delhomme on keyboards.

Atherton on alto sax is tremendous, and she stays with it for ‘There Ain’t Nothing.’ Opening with a clear hint of those killer chords from the Boz Scaggs classic ‘Lowdown’ the tune drips with all the rhythm and melody you will ever need and finds Atherton delivering on every level. Later, she reprises the song with her own picture perfect vocals. The result is just as good, and given Atherton’s prowess as a vocalist, it’s surprising that she sings on only three other tracks.

The first, ‘Whenever You Come Around’, is a breathtaking example of smooth R & B that has the added benefit of Darin Brown on keys whilst the heartfelt ‘Send Down An Angel’ (presently climbing the pop charts) allows Atherton to demonstrate another side of her myriad talents. The equally romantic ‘Falling’ provides more of the same, but when Paula is joined by former Tower of Power trumpeter Greg Adams for the ultra funky ‘JB,’ they crank up the volume for a high octane tribute to the great James Brown.

Baron Raymonde's tenor and baritone sax adds extra horsepower as the whole piece fizzes with a horn-driven frenzy. This same energy is a key component of the aptly titled ‘Funk It Up’ for which Atherton calls on noted keyboard player Onaje Allan Gumbs, and is a feature of a CD on which she is able to move seamlessly from the uptempo, to the tranquil, and all points between. On the tender ‘Winds Of Change (Yes We Can),’ she is at her melodic best on soprano sax. 'Light As Air’ is jazzy, interesting and beautifully performed. The album’s only cover, the Ashford & Simpson composition ‘You’re All I Need To Get By’ is big and brassy, thanks in no small part to more great trumpet from Adams.

To select a favorite from a collection replete with riches is no easy task, but all things considered, this accolade goes to the edgy mid tempo ‘Say It Baby’. Lionel Cordew on drums and bassist Schuyler Deale lay down a massive foundation; Brown is again immense on keys and, between blowing up a storm on sax, Atherton still finds time to combine with Naomion for some high calibre backing vocals.

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Urban jazz star Jackiem Joyner and DJ Rafe Gomez in NYC on February 12th for a romantic and grooving Valentine's concert! I'll be playing cuts from my album 'Groove With Me," as well as old favorites and new compositions. This is a fantastic bill that you don't want to miss.

The show will be hosted by the Houndstooth Pub in Manhattan beginning at 7pm.

At Minton's Playhouse.....