GoFundMe for Rebecca Kilgore

(A special message from our friend, Dan Barrett.)

 

 

Dear Friends around the world,

 

Some of you may not have heard from me for some time, and for that I apologize. I hope you are well, and finding places to perform or listen to the music we all love.

 

I am writing to you now with a sincere request for help for one of my dearest friends, the vocalist Rebecca Kilgore.

 

Most of you know my connection with Rebecca, and how much I love her singing. We had great times together, performing at jazz parties, festivals, and jazz cruises here in the USA and in Europe, England, and even Australia. We recorded several CDs together, with the group we called BED (later the "Rebecca Kilgore Quartet"), and other groups under Rebecca's or my leadership.

 

Thanks very much to those of you who helped arrange engagements for us.

 

I am very sad to say that Rebecca is not doing well these days. She was diagnosed with dementia, and is currently in an adult foster care home. I saw (and recorded) with her only last year. It's a real tragedy.

 

Rebecca's devoted husband, Richard Titterington (who is a fine trumpet player, by the way) has created a GoFundMe account to help with Becky's medical costs. Her ongoing care will be quite expensive.

 

I know each of you will give what you can. I also know Richard will appreciate it. As Rebecca's friend and fan, I too appreciate it very much.

 

Wishing you all the best, and sending love and good thoughts to Dick and Rebecca,

 

--Dan Barrett.