Debbi's soulful and versatile voice provides the perfect atmosphere in any setting, consistently delivering passionate and emotive performances across many genres and styles from classic to contemporary. Debbi's influences are varied and eclectic, but her natural inclination and passion lies with Jazz and Soul.
A performer for over 20 years, Debbi brings a wealth of experience both in the studio and on stage. Having performed as a soloist as well as fronting various acoustic duos and busy corporate and wedding bands over the years. Debbi has performed in some of Melbourne’s finest event venues (including Crown Casino, Grand Hyatt, Park Hyatt, Plaza Ballroom, Parliament House and NGV), and delighted audiences with her vocal performances at intimate and large-scale events across Victoria, NSW, Queensland and Tasmania, as well as Europe and Bali.
Debbi has received numerous Australian Bridal Industry Awards in the categories of Ceremony Music, Live Band and Master of Ceremonies and was inducted into the ABIA hall of fame in 2014 after receiving her 10th award.
Outside of Lady Crooners, Debbi still performs at Wedding Ceremonies across Melbourne, and also performs with Fleetwood Max Tribute band, as well as regular studio session work.
Raised on a 100-year-old Steinway and trained at WA Academy of Performing Arts as well as stages in Melbourne, Perth, Istanbul and Tokyo, Sharon has extensive experience as a soloist and ensemble player in Australia and overseas.
As well as extended residencies in Tokyo and Istanbul and at the Crown Casino in Melbourne, Sharon has performed at the Halls Gap and Merimbula Jazz festivals, was Musical Director for a Cabaret Festival show at Chapel off Chapel, and has recorded vocals for a Japanese pop compilation album, the Elvis Big Band, and backing vocals for a Shania Twain tribute band.
In her 20+ year live career, Sharon has played with and supported some of the finest musicians from Australia and overseas, most notably Australian Idol star Emily Williams, ARIA Award-winning, platinum selling singer Kate Ceberano and Grammy Award-winning American trumpeter, composer, producer Maurice “Mobetta” Brown.
Sharon's personal and heartfelt arrangements of jazz standards, her signature piano orchestration and her sometimes cheeky presentation makes for a fun and musically delightful performance. She draws upon the best of the songs of the Great American Songbook, and delivers them with her lush piano arrangements, soaring vocals and uniquely personal interpretations.
