Rebecca Kilgore

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Rebecca Kilgore
Born (1949-09-24) September 24, 1949 (age 74)
Waltham, Massachusetts, U.S.
Genres Vocal jazz
Occupation(s)Musician
Years active1980–present
Labels Arbors
Website www.rebeccakilgore.com

Rebecca Kilgore (born September 24, 1949) is an American jazz vocalist based in Portland, Oregon. [1] She has been called "one of the best interpreters of the Great American Songbook." [2] She has performed with jazz pianist and composer Dave Frishberg, trombonist Dan Barrett, tenor saxophonist Harry Allen, and many other musicians. [3] She was inducted into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame in 2010. [2]

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Discography

With BED

With Wholly Cats

As guest

With Harry Allen

With Dan Barrett

With Bucky Pizzarelli

With John Sheridan

With others

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References

  1. Niemann-Ross, Mark (October 6, 2010). "Would someone tell Rebecca Kilgore that she's famous?". Oregon Music News. Archived from the original on January 4, 2015. Retrieved January 4, 2015.
  2. 1 2 "2010 Inductees: Rebecca Kilgore". Oregon Music Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on January 4, 2015. Retrieved January 4, 2015.
  3. Gelly, Dave (August 9, 2014). "I Like Men review – surprises and subtle perfection from Rebecca Kilgore". The Guardian. London. Retrieved January 4, 2015.
  4. "Recordings". Rebecca Kilgore. Retrieved November 11, 2023.