Betty Ann Bryanton

"A very interesting article this week from well-known Ottawa singer Betty Ann Bryanton. She invites us to share her experience with live-streamed music in "My Entry Into the World of Live Stream".
-- David R. Miller, Editor of Ottawa Jazz Happenings, referring to my published article in the Dec 23, 2020 'COVID Corner.'

"I absolutely LOVED last night.  It felt like I was in NYC at the Birdland and this amazing band and singer were entertaining me.  Your voice was so smooth and rich!  Just loved it"
— Lorraine Deland, Oct 25, 2018

"The first time we had the pleasure of seeing Betty Ann perform was at the Merrickville Jazz Festival in 2017 as part of the Great Canadian Trio. They were our favorite group overall and we loved the songs written by canadian composers and singers, so that was wonderful in itself.  We have since been to several of her performances here in Ottawa and brought friends with us. The songs, her clear and enchanting voice, her funny and cheery personality pulls you in right away and one cannot help but get attached and become a groupie!"
— Elaine and Nigel Scarboro, Aug 28, 2018

"Recently, we had the pleasure of enjoying an evening of entertainment provided by Betty Ann and her band. Betty Ann is the full package -- she sings like a bird, is warm and engaging with her audience and has great rapport with her very talented band members. It was a wonderful evening of jazz, so glad we went!"
— Carol Robar, Jul 20, 2018

"All last week, my dance friends and I were super excited to head out to Wakefield to dance to the music of Betty Ann Bryanton accompanying the Ginny Simonds Quintet, and I must say, it was well placed excitement.

The music was fantastic - their opening number, a rendition of "Shiny Stockings", a lindyhopper's favourite, signalled that this was going to be a good time - and it was!!  Us dancers danced all the songs and were rather disappointed when the show was over.  It was a blast!  The range of tempos and the arrangements were spot on... in the pocket, as it were.  Glad to have such local talented musicians to play music to dance to.

I really liked Betty Ann's interaction and connection with the audience....giving pertinent information about the tunes that were played.  I'm looking forward to the next show...will surely be there with dancing shoes ...and excitement in tow!"
— Kofi Arthiabah, Jul 15, 2018

"We first heard Betty Ann perform at the Black Dog Bistro on New Year’s Eve, 2015;  her beautiful and dynamic voice and easy delivery had heads nodding and toes tapping all evening. She knows how to read her audience and work the room!  We decided before the end of her 3rd number that we wanted her for our event the following June: a triple birthday celebration which was also a cover for our surprise wedding. 
Betty Ann was receptive and easy to work with in planning the music for the evening;  she has an amazingly extensive repertoire, and she regaled us with wonderful renditions of iconic jazz and a few pop classics throughout the evening.  We had the casual, relaxed and entertaining wedding that we had hoped for, and Betty Ann and her band mates were instrumental ( ? ) in making that happen!  We couldn’t have been more delighted, and our guests loved them!"
— Judy Ferguson and Priscilla Bright, Mar 17, 2017

"I’ve known BettyAnn as a student at Jazzworks Jazz Camp, and a member of the broader Jazzworks community in Ottawa, for about ten years.  We’ve often played together at Camp jazz sessions and Master Classes, and I’ve always enjoyed her lovely voice and fresh ‘take’ on jazz standards.  However I recently had the pleasure of playing a full gig with her for the first time.  What a delight!  As well as being a beautiful singer and an engaging performer, she is a consummate professional:  charts are well-written and fully organized, set lists expertly assembled, communication is clear and the atmosphere she creates is warm and welcoming.  She is a pleasure to work with, and I look forward to next time."
— Kevin Barrett, Guitarist, Jan 25, 2017