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Growing up under the influence of jazz pianist/arranger father Noel Mendoza, Rebecca started on the Jazz scene at an early age singing the swingin’ and sultry songs Cole Porter, Gershwin and Van Heusen to name a few. One can tell that Sarah Vaughan and Nancy Wilson were some of the greats that Rebecca grew up listening to hence forming her style and technique.
Although steeped in jazz history, Rebecca attributes her stagecraft and her ability of breaking down and connecting with a song to the wonderful internationally-acclaimed shows, directors and actors she has worked with over the years. Some of her stage works include the original Australian production and German production of Miss Saigon, Show Boat, Hair, the original stage production of Lord of the Rings in Toronto, Canada which was nominated for a Dora award. Rebecca has also performed her Billie Holiday tribute show at a number of venues and festivals, including Noosa Jazz Festival, Frankston Music Festival and Newcastle Jazz Festival where she had major success and sell out performances.
Accompanied tonight by the versatility of the Joe Ruberto Quartet with Joe Ruberto on piano, Bob Venier on trumpet, Dean Cooper on drums and Dean Addison on bass, Rebecca performs soulful ballads through to toe tappers guaranteed to take even the most seasoned listener on an extraordinary musical journey through the life of Billie Holiday.
Genre: Jazz, soul
Experience Kew Court House Live
This performance is part of our ongoing Kew Court House live series, running every Thursday and Friday night in the heart of Kew. All tickets are just $20, supporting an impressive lineup of talented Melbourne musicians. Check the full lineup at Kew Court House Live.