| Paula Atherton | |
| Birth Place: | New York City, NY |
| Genre: | Jazz |
| Occupation: | Vocalist, musician |
| Instrument: | Saxophone |
| Years Active: | 2000–Present |
| Label: | Kalimba Music |
Paula Atherton is an American jazz saxophonist.[1]
Born 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.[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]
| 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 |
| 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) |