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Betty Comora playing Washboard with legendary guitarist Tommy Emmanuel!

Betty Comora

BETTY COMORA

BIOGRAPHY

"BETTY COMORA is a versatile entertainer who enjoys performing as vocalist, pianist/vocalist, rhythm banjoist and --would you believe -- washboard player! Her other interests are acting in theater and working in video production. She will come to the aid of the party with enthusiasm and her good sense of humor."

After years of performing with wedding and top forty bands, Betty now concentrates on her favorite style of music -- the jazz of the 1920's through the 40's -- Dixieland, Swing, Ballads and Big Band. She has been featured in jazz festivals and events throughout the United States plus London and Stockholm.

Betty produced and promoted dozens of Jazz Concerts featuring top artists including;; John and Bucky Pizzarelli, Al Cohn, Ronny Whyte, Warren Vache', "The Harlem Blues & Jazz Band", Vince Giordano's Nighthawks, "The Speakeasy Jazz Babies" and many others. Several restaurateurs sought her help in building their businesses since her position as Entertainment Co-ordinator/ Emcee /Promoter proved to be profitable both in NJ and in FL.

For over 5 years, "Betty's Jazz Pix" radio show featured interviews and music with well known musicians and more. Guests included Dick Hyman, Ken Burns, Ed Polcer, Darryl Sherman, Jack Petersen, Cynthia Sayer, Ruby Vinson, Vince Giordano, Bucky Pizzarelli plus a host of others. If you want to use them..Just contact her.

The Entertainment Guide in NJ said, "There's no typecasting for this musical chameleon. One night she's a throwback to the sophisticated '40s, playing cool jazz piano and singing tunes reminiscent of Billie Holiday and Lee Wiley. The next night, bedecked in flapper dress and feather boa, she's tearing up the house with a rowdy version of 'Hard Hearted Hannah'."

Betty grew up in Cliffside Park, NJ and raised her children; Michael, Cathy and David in Paramus, NJ. She and husband, Owen,became a fulltime residents of Sarasota, Florida in August, 2002 .

As Associate Producer for an award winning PBS documentary ,"Palisades Amusement Park: A Century of Fond Memories", she interviewed celebrities including Walter Cronkite, Cousin Brucie, John Sebastion, and more. Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns generously offered to narrate. Her original music and singing is heard on the soundtrack.

Son, David Comora, was Executive Producer, and it was a labor of love for Betty who worked in the cotton candy concession at as a teenager, in Cliffside Park, NJ. Fond memories, indeed.

Betty's varied life experiences came in handy when she became Vice President of an award-winning NYC TV Publicity firm from 1989 to 1999. She handled finances - interviewed celebrities nationwide, wrote press releases...and --- she also slept with the President -.Owen Comora, of Owen Comora Associates -- for which she was highly rewarded.

Betty performed in Community Theater in NJ and more recently in Florida. Highlights were singing "Broadway Baby" in both The Players Theater and Manatee Theater productions of "Sondheim's Follies", a major role in "Pete's Repair Shop" by Jeffery Kin, plus an Italian Grandma in "Over The River and Through The Woods" .

As of 2007, Betty has added "Playwright" to her diverse abilities. Her first play,"PAPA", based on true life adventures was performed by The Meadows Players in Sarasota.

Video production experience, behind and infront of the camera for "Wine and Dine News" in New Jersey led to her volunteering for 3 years on Annette Scherman's "Community" TV show. Betty's original song still runs under the closing credits .

"Up Until Now", is a project that evolved from a hobby. Betty offers to combine pictures through the years with an on-camera interview of Seniors. They can keep the DVD which is ready immediately. It costs just $100 for the gift of a lifetime.

FOR MUSIC BOOKINGS: The size of the band (swing, dixieland or background jazz) can shrink or stretch to fit any budget. Check out the GIG PAGE to catch the music live. .... or the CD page to hear a sample on your computer.

For more information regarding ANYTHING -- contact Betty directly at
3310 Sandleheath, Sarasota, FL 34235 Telephone: 941- 378-5166 or click here EMAIL BETTY