Music
The best kept secret in music
Press
Rebecca Abbott belted out an awe-inspiring version of Van Morrison's "Moondance" on "Canadian Idol" last night, stealing the show's spotlight and dropping the jaws of all four of its judges.
"Your tone is something else. It's unbelievable," judge Farley Flex told the Barrhaven worman. "I really, really enjoyed that. I'm blown away."
... - Ottawa Citizen, Thurs Jul 9, 2004
"She blew me away with her powerful yet sultry voice. She is a natural talent on stage. The world needs to meet Becky Abbott" - DJ Race, HOT 89.9 FM, Ottawa, Canada, April, 2005
Discography
"Cupid 911", produced by Dr L's Music. Radio airplay on Live365.
"The Storm Inside" from "Cupid 911" is on Sam the Record Man's 2005 Indie Compilation CD.
New CD featuring originals from Becky&Larry is in production.
Photos
Feeling a bit camera shy
Bio
Becky Abbott is a jazz/blues/pop vocalist of the highest caliber, and is a fixture in the winner's circle in Ottawa vocal competitions.
Becky is backed on piano by Larry Tarof, who accompanies more than 100 people per year, has serious chops and produces independent CDs thru Dr L's Music. Larry was recently profiled on the show "Regional Contact" in Ottawa on CJOH, a CTV-affiliate.
The sound is rounded out for the trio by Carlo Maragno on drums. Carlo plays with a number of Ottawa groups and is in demand as a session drummer.
"I'm blown away" said Farley Flex when Becky appeared on CTV's Canadian Idol singing "Moondance", a performance which is still talked about.
You never forget Becky's voice. And you don't often hear versatile piano that's its own orchestra. Influences are Ella Fitzgerald, Alicia Keys, John Legend and other great jazz artists.
Listen to the clips. You'll be impressed!
First up -- "tonight", a Becky/Larry original. Becky's voice will mesmerize you from start to finish in this ballad. Next up -- "love you just the same", another Becky/Larry original. This is a fun, up-tempo number which makes the most of the trio's capabililties. Carlo's drums rule! Last up -- the well-known "summertime", featuring outstanding vocals and a serious piano arrangement. Enjoy!
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