The Spiel Mid-March, 2007

THE BUCH SPIELER INTERVIEW: KATE PARADISE

With her quietly stunning debut CD YOU STEPPED OUT OF A DREAM, Kate Paradise introduces herself as an accomplished and exciting jazz singer, bringing a fresh, new, and natural touch to the classic 50s style. Paradise's voice is clear and supple, with just the right haze of smoky warmth to suit the well-chosen material, and there's a knowing coolness to her phrasing that complements that tonal warmth quite nicely. The strong-yet-sensitively swinging accompaniments (including local legend Joe Davidian on piano) are a real plus here, adding to the vintage vibe, and to the overall sense of flexibility and musical adventure.

BUCH SPIELER- What have you been up to lately?
KATE PARADISE- I just released my first CD, YOU STEPPED OUT OF A DREAM, so I've been busy trying to get the word out. I've got a few shows coming up to promote the CD. One at Parima, in Burlington,on March 17th, and one at the Langdon Street Cafe, in Montpelier, on March 21st. I also teach singing at Johnson State College, Saint Michael's, and the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts.

BS-In what way -–or ways—- does Vermont itself influence your art and expression?
KP- There is such a great community of people who support live, local music in Vermont. That support is something I've never experienced anywhere else and it has made such a huge difference to me.
Also, there is no denying the influence of all the great musicians that live in Vermont. Some are people I play with and some are just people I to go listen to. Either way, being surrounded by so many talented people has pushed me to become better at what I do.

BS-.What new projects do you have on the horizon?
KP- I'm always looking for new songs to learn, old jazz standards with beautiful melodies and timeless lyrics...any requests?



BUCH SPIELER'S TOP 10 BEST-SELLING CDS

(For the week ending March 10, 2007)

1. LUCINDA WILLIAMS- WEST

2. ARCADE FIRE- NEON BIBLE

3. RY COODER- MY NAME IS BUDDY

4. NORAH JONES- NOT TOO LATE

5. ANAIS MITCHELL- THE BRIGHTNESS

6 .LILY ALLEN- ALRIGHT, STILL

7. YO YO MA- APPASSIONATTO

8. KATE PARADISE- YOU STEPPED OUT OF A DREAM

9. NATALIE MACMASTER- YOURS TRULY

10.CORINNE BAILEY RAE- CORINNE BAILEY RAE