SHE ELEVATED THE AMERICAN CABARET TO THE HIGHEST INTERNATIONAL LEVEL

Few American chanteuses captured the essence of the authentic cabaret repertoire and psyche. And a fewer number made their mark on the European landscape of international cabaret. Some have visited Britain and left a legacy behind them. Memorable moments and delightful performances were given by Anna Bergman, Rita Moreno, Julie Wilson, the great Barbara Cook, Anne Kerry Ford and Lorna Dallas. Cabaret is a delicate "patrimoine" as correctly described by Parisians. Ute Lemper cemented the foundation of excellence in cabaret performance and quality excellence. Rebecca Spencer reflects that excellence. Today, we add the name of Rebecca Spencer to the roster of outstanding performers/singers. Although, she is relatively a new comer to the cabaret art platform, Ms. Spencer succeeded in establishing herself as a most talented and striking star vedette. Although, she is traditional in the form, shape and selection of her repertoire, Ms. Spencer managed to enlarge and innovate the perimeter of illustrative cabaret for she added class, finesse and lyrical interpretational intimacy to the ambiance of traditional cabaret. In that context, Ms. Spencer has earned our admiration and respect. Indeed, she is a world-class artist. Her recent CD "Wide Awake and Dreaming" redefined romanticism, vocal virtuosity and human warmth for the world of contemporary cabaret. It was a pure delight and a well deserved appreciation to select Diva Rebecca Spencer as the Monthly Herald's female singer for the month of March 2004.

Ruth Sielberg, The Monthly Herald. March 2, 2004