SINGER |SONGWRITER |ACTOR
About
Hello and lovely to meet you, thank you for stopping by. Here's a little (or a lot) about me..... I am a vocalist, songwriter and actor from not so sunny London. I started my musical journey at 15 inspired by artists such as Nina Simone, Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Anita Baker and Patti LaBelle. My passion for music and performance started with 'Jazz Hands' at one of London's prestigious performing arts schools, 'Sylvia Young Theatre School'.
I went on to perform with various bands before having the honour of singing backing vocals for a band managed by Norman Cook (Fat Boy Slim). The band released one studio album with a track that featured me as lead vocalist. After years of playing in the UK and Europe, I decided it was time for another adventure, so I donned my backpack and headed off.
My travels brought me to sunny Sydney and so started my love affair with music in Australia. Once fully immersed in the Sydney music scene, I soon became one of Sydney's most in demand lead and backing vocalists having the honour of performing with artists such as James Morrison, Vanessa Amorosi, Ciaran Gribbin (INXS), Guy Sebastian, Jessica Mauboy, Richard Clapton, ‘1927’, and Christine Anu. I toured with International artists Belinda Carlisle (The Go Go’s), Tony Hadley (Spandou Ballet), Josh Groban and Michael Franti (Spearhead), and was blessed to share a stage with the great Smokey Robinson.
My love for all things music have lead to performances in various bands including my soul, funk and disco bands 'London Brown' and Vintage Soul. One of my favourite bands to perform with is 'Dancing in the Shadows of Motown', Sydney's very own premier Motown experience. I feature as one of the principle vocalists and absolutely love being part of this great show.
However, as much as I love singing the songs of others, I am a songwriter at heart and this is where my true passion lies. My debut EP ‘Experience’ was released in 2010 to rave reviews ( well I thought they were rave). Since then I have released singles whilst working on my album. So what does my music sound like I hear you ask... well let's just say it is a blend of soul, jazz, funk, disco, house and pop. I have been told I have a unique powerful, sultry, soulful and distinctive voice, I guess you'll have to judge that for yourself by clicking below.
Collaborations have lead to writing and producing with many incredible musicians, artists and producers. I had the honour of having the amazing International jazz artist James Morrison feature on one of my songs 'Never Ever' co-written with producers Ramsay McInnes and Chris Luder. What an absolute honour that was, and the honour can be all yours if you scroll down.
I have also been fortunate enough to work on the 'telly' gracing the screen as one of the judges on Channel 7's 'All Together Now', as one of the band members in Channel 9's 'Love Child' as a backing vocalist on 'The Voice Season 2' and as the role of Helen Reddy's backing singer in the Stan movie 'I am woman'.
Oh and there's more....my love and passion for music doesn't stop at songwriting and live performance, I am also an experienced music educator with a passion for supporting the talents of future musicians and singers. So there you have it...a little or a lot about me...Thank you for reading this far and feel free to get in touch.