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Rebecca Kilgore

Born: September 24, 1949

She regularly performs worldwide at jazz festivals, jazz parties, and on jazz cruises. She has been a frequent guest on National Public Radio’s ‘Fresh Air’ with Terry Gross, has appeared on ‘A Prairie Home Companion’, and with Michael Feinstein at Carnegie Hall.

The Rebecca Kilgore Quartet (formerly known as BED) was a popular favorite on the jazz festival circuit: with Eddie Erickson (guitar/banjo/voice), Dan Barrett (trombone), and Joel Forbes (bass).

She has performed with the Statesmen Of Jazz, dedicated to perpetuating the art of jazz for future generations.

Peggy Lee, Kris Davis, Monty Alexander, Andy Sheppard, Liana Flores, Lisa B, Julian Davis Reid, Doug Webb & More

by Mary Foster Conklin
October 5, 2026

This broadcast includes new music from Emmaline, Joan Watson-Jones, Doug Webb, Peggy Lee, Kris Davis, Monty Alexander, Andy Sheppard, Liana Flores, Lisa B, Julian Davis Reid, with birthday shoutouts to Rosetta Reitz (founder of Rosetta Records), Marlena Shaw, Julie London (100!), Rebecca Kilgore, Norma Winstone, among others. Happy listening and please support the artists you hear--see ...

Fats Waller, Joe Magnarelli, Alexa Tarantino & Rebecca Kilgore

by Joe Dimino
February 1, 2026

The 943rd episode of Neon Jazz opens with a heartfelt tribute to the mighty Rebecca Kilgore, the beloved Portland-based vocalist we lost in January 2026. We honor her artistry and enduring spirit with selections from her 2026 album Sings the Music of Fats Waller--a fitting celebration of joy, swing, and soul. From there, we turn to ...

Heather McKay, Ledisi's Dinah Washington Tribute, Lizzy & The Triggermen, Kat Ellis, Carmen Staaf & More

by Mary Foster Conklin
October 6, 2025

This broadcast includes new releases from Heather McKay, Ledisi, Lizzy & The Triggermen, Kat Ellis and Carmen Staaf, with birthday shoutouts to feminist historian/producer Rosetta Reitz, Koko Taylor, Rebecca Kilgore, Norma Winstone and Janet Planet, among others. Happy listening and please support the artists you hear--see them live, buy their music so they can continue to ...

Benny Benack III, Sumi Tonooka, Tessa Souter, Jane Ira Bloom, The Hot Toddies Jazz Band, Victoria Cardona, The Beveled Edges & More

by Mary Foster Conklin
July 7, 2025

This broadcast includes new releases from The Beveled Edges, Benny Benack III, Sumi Tonooka, Tessa Souter, Jane Ira Bloom, The Hot Toddies Jazz Band and Victoria Cardona, with birthday shoutouts to Joan Whitney (Candy, Far Away Places), Gillian Margot, Sasha Berliner, Lauren Kinhan and Lisa Rich, among others. Happy listening and please support the artists you ...

Jim Witzel, Jazzmeia Horn, Peter Berntein, John Fedchock and more

by Benjamin Boddie
December 4, 2024

Today's Music--Right Now! .Fantastic music by Steve Allee, Oscar Peterson, Rebecca Kilgore, Jim Witzel, Jazzmeia Horn, Warren Wolf, Peter Bernstein, Vanisha Gould, John Fedchock, Christian Sands, Diane Marino, Alvin Queen, George Cables, Adrian Cunningham, Javon Jackson, Ben Paterson, Arturo Sandoval, Stan Harrison, Avishai Cohen, Marina Albero, and more. Playlist Blue Lou Marini “Twister" from ...

Claire Daly, Mary Lou Williams, Stella Cole & Benny Benack III

by Joe Dimino
November 10, 2024

Dive into the vibrant world of jazz with Episode 879 of Neon Jazz. Kicking off with the multi-talented Benny Benack III, we'll explore music from his 2023 album Third Time's the Charm. Next, meet the dynamic young phenom Stella Cole, currently touring with Benny and recently lighting up the stage at Kansas City's Folly Theater in ...

Steve Allee, Oscar Peterson, Rebecca Kilgore, T.K. Blue and more

by Benjamin Boddie
November 6, 2024

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Blue Lou Marini And Bluband, Steve Allee, Oscar Peterson, Rebecca Kilgore, Larry Vuckovich, T.K. Blue, Jim Witzel, Jazzmeia Horn, Warren Wolf, Joe Baione, John Fedchock, Ginetta's Vendetta, Hyeseon Hong, Jane Monheit, JD Allen, Christian Sands, Thom Rotella, Samara Joy, The Headhunters, Michael Dease, and more. Playlist Blue Lou ...

New Releases By Tardo Hammer, Michelle Nicolle, April Varner, Karen Mack, Sweet Megg; Remembering Angela Bofill & More

by Mary Foster Conklin
July 8, 2024

This broadcast includes new releases from Tardo Hammer, Michelle Nicolle, April Varner, Karen Mack and Sweet Megg, with birthday shoutouts to writer Joan Whitney (Candy, Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens), Lena Horne, Tierney Sutton, Madeline Eastman, Jocelyn Barth, Erica Seguine and Queen Esther, among others plus a remembrance for the legendary Angela Bofill. Happy listening ...

The Rebecca Kilgore Trio, Vol. 1

By Rebecca Kilgore

Label: Heavywood Records
Released: 2021
Track listing: Dear Bix; Day In-Day Out; Somobody Just Like You; Run, Little Raindrop, Run; Azure-te/Azure; Talking to Myself About You; Old Soft Shoe; I Wanna Get Married; Like the Brightest Star; That Sunday That Summer; The Gentleman Is A Dope; Because We're Kids; There is a Small Hotel