Biography

After studying ballet with Irlene Phillips, Martha Graham Contemporary and  rock jazz at The London Studio Centre, Sharon-Marie started her professional career as a dancer with the Mauro Romeo Agencia touring Italy with dance troupe Body ‘n’ Soul. However her passion for music and song led to a natural progression into singing and she began to sing in many of the piano bars and clubs around Italy.  
                                                                                                   "Ms Firecracker"
                                                                                                    Paul Hazel The Rat Pack 
                                                                                                    (Live In Las vegas)
On her return to London she joined vocal dance quintet Masquerade, releasing ‘One Nation Under A Groove’ with Morgan Khan’s Streetwave label, the band going on to tour music venues across the country. She was then invited by record producer Peter Richards to record an album of duets with ‘The Chosen Few’ front man Errol Brown.

After a meeting at A Major Studios she began recording with renowned producer Andy Reynolds (now residing in Ireland) www.ceolnua.com and began a five year creative partnership. As well as writing and recording original material with Andy for Solid Noise Productions, Sharon recorded a cover version of the Jon Bon Jovi hit single ‘Miracle’ and collaborated on original dance single ‘You And Me’ with Dextor James which went out for release in Spain. She also began working as a session singer and backing vocalist for other artistes and recorded a catalogue of jingles at A Major for radio FM Fukuoka in Japan. At one such session vocalist guitarist Richard Darbyshire of soul outfit ‘Living In A Box’ expressed an appreciation of her vocal skills and offered to write some material for her. www.richarddarbyshire.com. She has also recorded sessions for producer John Edwards and other artists include Just2People, R&B singer Toyin Adekale, Mark Linley Evans on 'Full English Breakfast' as well as live and studio sessions for The Arthur Louis Band and blues rock band Picture This.

Thank you so much for your brilliant contribution to last Saturday’s benefit ‘Rhythm’s Of Life’. Wish you every success in the future and I’m sure that I will  hear  your voice everywhere in the very near future, you have a great gift.

Camille Dorney-Arts Education & Cultural Resource

Some time later Sharon joined chart-topping acid jazz band Goldbug as front woman and released ‘Real Hip Mary’ through EMI records the band touring extensively and appearing live on channel 4's The Girlie Show.  After the band disbanded Sharon took some time out before being invited to Spain Majorca to take part in Showtime At La Gala a variety show where she performed her own one woman show alongside a superb Temptations tribute group. Now focusing more on private and corporate entertainment she joined vocal piano duo ‘Cut Above’ and began performing at private functions, working men’s clubs and hotels at home and abroad. 
Enjoying the real and intimate atmosphere of this kind of live work Sharon felt she was finding her niche and began to concentrate on the high-end of the market. She put together an extensive repertoire that caters to a wide-ranging audience, from popular soul classics to mainstream jazz swing favourites. 

Having delighted audiences throughout the uk with motown soul group Mission Blue, she now presents Soul Jazz Diva incorporating first class musicians and top quality custom made backing tracks. Sharon-Marie is passionate about live performance and transferring her unique musical interpretation to international audiences. She will quite effortlessly bring sheer quality,  sassy edge and sophistication to any occasion. You are guaranteed a stellar performance.

Artist Mission:

For much of my life I have been immersed in music, song and dance I have had a driving passion and desire to translate from soul level songs to lovers of music. This desire and passion continues to grow and mature and there is a consistant drive for improvement and mastery a search for an elusive end that denotes satisfaction with interpretation, performance and delivery a focus that never allows me to become complacent. It is a fascinating journey full of lessons sometimes learnt quickly sometimes slowly and I have stepped off of the path on more than a few occassions in search of some things lesser than my dream however the journey continues. There is always something new to learn not only about the voice and music but also about myself, life and other people. I believe in dreams, hard work and the power of the mind. I hope that each and every one of you fulfill your heartfelt desires! The best of life to you love Sharon-Marie x