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Paula West: An Evening with Paula West: Birthday Celebration

With her velvety contralto and slight vibrato, West knows how to accentuate lyrics using changes in tone and volume.

Featured Pizzarelli’s phenomenal jazz aesthetic and Molaskey’s experience as a fine cabaret vocalist.

Offered up her slightly smoky voice, her slightly jaded view of love, and her solid sense of humor.

You won’t get much better than the jazzy pops of surprises from Pizzarelli on guitar and Molaskey’s theater intelligence.

Barbara with her ebullience and still creamy voice makes warm contact with her audience.

The recording truly shines.

Destined to take her place among the all-time greats of jazz.

What stands out is their chemistry and honesty.

Protest songs have a long tradition in the United States.

A song list mixing insightful lyrics with trademark fiery musical deliveries.