Abott, Bessie
(1878–1919)
Abott, Bessie (1878–7 Feb 1919) American soprano, born Bessie Pickens in Riverside, New York. Her debut was in Paris, 1901. Her first recordings were three duets with J. Abott made for Bettini in 1897; the first of which was “I Want You My Honey.” She cut three Edison cylinders, beginning in August 1906 with the Jewel Song from Faust (#B23), followed by The Last Rose of Summer (#B56), and Caro nome (#B37). She began recording for Victor in December 1906, with Qui sola vergin rosa from Martha…