Paula performs Jazz shows incorporating standards from the Great American Songbook and featuring the music of Ellington, Porter, Jobim, Van Heusen, Kern, Rodgers & Hart and more. She's become a favorite at several Austin independent senior communities for her solo shows bringing to life the standards from the 30s, 40s and 50s.
Paula began studying jazz guitar harmony in 2020, and is now in pre-production for a jazz-based album. She's found inspiration in Austin's Jazz community and been fortunate to have collaborated with some of its wonderful and seasoned players.
Residencies:
Paula Held Trio, Opal Divine's, Austin TX, 2018-2020, showcasing local players
Paula Held Solo Jazz, Brentwood Social House, Austin TX, 2023-2024, solo and duo shows
"[Paula] adds new ideas to the jazz-related work of now famous female artists like Norah Jones, Diana Krall and Madeleine Peyroux ...” Fred Schmale, Real Roots Cafe, Netherlands
For more, please go to: www.reverbnation.com/paulaheld
Paula performs Jazz shows incorporating standards from the Great American Songbook and featuring the music of Ellington, Porter, Jobim, Van Heusen, Kern, Rodgers & Hart and more. She's become a favorite at several Austin independent senior communities for her solo shows bringing to life the standards from the 30s, 40s and 50s.
Paula began studying jazz guitar harmony in 2020, and is now in pre-production for a jazz-based album. She's found inspiration in Austin's Jazz...
