PAULA JASMINE JAMES
Biography
Independent singer-songwriter Paula Jasmine James blends jazz, blues, pop, and gospel into songs that are both intimate and cinematic. An international nomad now based in Bath, UK, her sound evokes Norah Jones’ sultry intimacy, Gregory Porter’s soulful depth, and hints of Amy Winehouse’s raw edge. She was vocally coached by Anna Serafińska, one of the best Polish jazz singers.
Paula Jasmine James' life-long collaborations include Jan Freicher, a Polish-Swiss composer, and Luis ‘Slice’ Echeverria who is based in Nashville, a city Paula loves to visit for its storytelling spirit. At the piano, Paula crafts melodies that explore human vulnerability, resilience, and the lingering ghosts we carry.
Away from the stage, Paula finds joy in riding horses and walking dogs in the countryside.
career highlights
In 2002 and 2003, Paula toured Poland, Germany, Holland, and Belgium with her then jazz quartet. In 2008, as a part of Vocal Work Gospel Choir, Paula Jasmine James took part in a live show (Upstaged) in London and Bristol for BBC 3.
One of her career highlights was a performance in Bristol for The Royal Family, as a soloist of a gospel choir she was with at the time. With the same gospel choir Paula performed at ‘Gloryfest’ and in Bristol Beacon.
These days, Paula plays many private shows around UK in an acoustic set up with her pianist or guitarist (songs include: originals, jazz standards and special requests). For more enquiries go to the ‘Contact’ page.
Paula’s first solo album ‘Haunted House’ was released in 2019 . It started as a short EP as a part of her dissertation to finish her Masters in Songwriting at Bath Spa University. Later, the EP developed into a whole album. Paula brought onboard Jan Freicher, her life long friend and collaborator, who co-produced the album with her.
The second solo album ‘Unexpected’ is the first album that Paula Jasmine James arranged and produced by herself.
Recent releases
