music. magic. medicine.
Paloma is a bassist, vocalist, bandleader, and composer whose music is rooted in the soul of the Southwest. Her sound draws from a vibrant mosaic of influences: soul, neo-soul, Latin jazz, mariachi, Northern New Mexican/Norteño traditions, and the swirling textures of psychedelic rock to create a beautiful fusion sound. Her artistry is not just a genre—it’s a ceremony. Each note is steeped in ancestral memory, weaving together the mysticism of her Indigenous and Sephardic Jewish heritage with the spiritual landscapes of her homeland
Paloma views music as an act of community building. Music unifies people. Music heals each other. .
She attended MSU Denver’s Jazz Performance program, and has studied under some of today’s leading jazz voices including Dawn Clement, Shane Endsley, Dave Devine, Dru Heller, and has worked closely with legends such as John Clayton, Christian McBride, Charles Blenzig, and Eric Gunnison. Her presence in the Colorado jazz community runs deep: she is a former student and now Near Peer Mentor at the Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts (CCJA), serves on the board of the nonprofit Gift of Jazz, manages social media for Denver Jazz Fest, and is the visionary force behind Sister Swing, a transformative program teaching young girls the art of jazz.
Paloma’s journey began early—as a teenager she was already a sound engineer at Denver’s iconic Dazzle Jazz, running shows for artists like Bria Skonberg, Emmet Cohen, Ravi Coltrane, and Cyrille Aimée. Today, she continues to shape the next generation of musicians as a private teacher of voice, bass, piano, and cello. Her performances have graced KUVO Jazz Radio and aired across Colorado news stations, speaking to her growing presence as both artist and community leader.
At the heart of Paloma’s work is a belief that music is sacred medicine—a tool for healing, transformation, and radical joy. Whether guiding students or commanding the stage, she invites listeners into a shared space of vulnerability and power, urging them to feel deeply, listen closely, and connect to something greater than themselves.