
December 30, 1951 – December 13, 1995
Nancy LaMott’s music continues to inspire with its warmth, honesty, and timeless beauty. This site honors her life, her voice, and the legacy she left behind.
Rediscover Nancy's voice in the latest release.

Nancy LaMott
December 30, 1951 – December 13, 1995
Nancy LaMott’s music continues to inspire with its warmth, honesty, and timeless beauty. This site honors her life, her voice, and the legacy she left behind.
Rediscover Nancy's voice in the latest release.

Nancy LaMott
December 30, 1951 – December 13, 1995
Nancy LaMott’s music continues to inspire with its warmth, honesty, and timeless beauty. This site honors her life, her voice, and the legacy she left behind.
Rediscover Nancy's voice in the latest release.

About The Artist
The Life and Legacy of Nancy LaMott
Nancy LaMott (1951–1995) was a beloved American cabaret and pop singer whose warm, crystal-clear voice and heartfelt interpretations made her one of the most cherished vocalists of her era. Born in Midland, Michigan, she moved to New York City in her 20s, where she quickly became a fixture in the cabaret scene, performing at venues like The Algonquin Hotel’s Oak Room and earning acclaim for her moving renditions of American Songbook standards and contemporary works. She recorded a series of albums in the 1990s, many produced by composer David Friedman, which showcased her gift for bringing emotional depth to every lyric. Despite battling a chronic illness, she continued to perform with remarkable grace and courage until her untimely passing at age 43. Her legacy lives on in her recordings, which continue to inspire listeners with their intimacy, honesty, and timeless beauty.
Nancy LaMott (1951–1995) was a beloved American cabaret and pop singer whose warm, crystal-clear voice and heartfelt interpretations made her one of the most cherished vocalists of her era. Born in Midland, Michigan, she moved to New York City in her 20s, where she quickly became a fixture in the cabaret scene, performing at venues like The Algonquin Hotel’s Oak Room and earning acclaim for her moving renditions of American Songbook standards and contemporary works. She recorded a series of albums in the 1990s, many produced by composer David Friedman, which showcased her gift for bringing emotional depth to every lyric. Despite battling a chronic illness, she continued to perform with remarkable grace and courage until her untimely passing at age 43. Her legacy lives on in her recordings, which continue to inspire listeners with their intimacy, honesty, and timeless beauty.

“She brought to everything she sang a clean, clear sense of line, impeccable enunciation and a deep understanding of how a good song could convey a lifetime’s experience”
— Bob Harrington, New York Post
“She was the greatest cabaret singer since Sinatra”
— Jonathan Schwartz, NPR
“There is no more beautiful musical instrument than the voice of Nancy LaMott”
— Bob Harrington, New York Post
“Nancy LaMott was blessed with one of, if not the, most beautiful voices in the cabaret world”
— Andrew Gans, Playbill
“Her unique, intimate way with a ballad...lets you see the kind of deliciously droll person she was as well”
— Richard Ouzounian, Toronto Star
“Nancy offers the creamy, dreamy vocal tone for which she was justly treasured — but when she has to, she belts with a joyous verve."
— Michael Portantiere, TheatreMania
“The best cabaret singer I ever heard … heartfelt, irresistibly appealing”
— Terry Teachout, Wall Street Journal
“She fully fathoms what a song is about, and then, rather than merely singing it, lives it”
— John Simon, The New Yorker
“She brought to everything she sang a clean, clear sense of line, impeccable enunciation and a deep understanding of how a good song could convey a lifetime’s experience”
— Bob Harrington, New York Post
“She was the greatest cabaret singer since Sinatra”
— Jonathan Schwartz, NPR
“She brought to everything she sang a clean, clear sense of line, impeccable enunciation and a deep understanding of how a good song could convey a lifetime’s experience”
— Bob Harrington, New York Post
“She was the greatest cabaret singer since Sinatra”
— Jonathan Schwartz, NPR
“There is no more beautiful musical instrument than the voice of Nancy LaMott”
— Bob Harrington, New York Post
“Nancy LaMott was blessed with one of, if not the, most beautiful voices in the cabaret world”
— Andrew Gans, Playbill
“Her unique, intimate way with a ballad...lets you see the kind of deliciously droll person she was as well”
— Richard Ouzounian, Toronto Star
“Nancy offers the creamy, dreamy vocal tone for which she was justly treasured — but when she has to, she belts with a joyous verve."
— Michael Portantiere, TheatreMania
“The best cabaret singer I ever heard … heartfelt, irresistibly appealing”
— Terry Teachout, Wall Street Journal
“She fully fathoms what a song is about, and then, rather than merely singing it, lives it”
— John Simon, The New Yorker
“She brought to everything she sang a clean, clear sense of line, impeccable enunciation and a deep understanding of how a good song could convey a lifetime’s experience”
— Bob Harrington, New York Post
“She was the greatest cabaret singer since Sinatra”
— Jonathan Schwartz, NPR














