Shara

Description

Former frontwoman for a chart-topping acid jazz band, leading UK singer Shara Marie-Jae is taking bookings for private and corporate events and has a vast catalogue of satisfied clients to her name. She has established a style and quality that allows her to perform at the highest level and if heart and soul are what you're looking for then this charismatic, talented lady is not to be missed as she performs her own unique interpretations of your all-time favourite classics and contemporary floor fillers. She mixes the sounds of a diverse range of artists to produce passionate soulful performanc ... es. She also pays tribute to some of the greatest legendary divas of all time. Warm, open, professional and down to earth, with that all important edge. She appeals right across the board and you are guaranteed a stellar performance plus a great night out whatever the event. Demand for private and corporate events has taken Shara beyond London to top venues all over the UK, Italy, Spain and beyond. Available fully self-contained with custom-made backing tracks or where available with a band made up of exceptional musicians. Shara's debut album 'Life in Another Key' available on CD and live streaming soon - expect soulful, jazzy, funk and Latin influences.​
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Set-List

Ability to Swing
I Want a Little Sugar in my Bowl
Hallelujah (I Love Him So)
It's Too Darn Hot
Comes Love
Inside Out
Native New Yorker
Red Light Spells Danger
Boogie Oogie Oogie
Ladies Night
This Is Me
Midnight Train to Georgia
Lady is a Tramp
Piece of My Heart
Baby Just Cares For Me
Get Ready
Please Mr. Postman
How Sweet It Is (to be loved by you)
Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day
Car Wash
Paper Moon
Superstition
Use Me
Overjoyed
I Wish + As
Ribbon In the Sky
Just the Two of Us
Lovely Day
I Know You Know
Golden
Johnny One Note
Desafinado
Young Hearts
Price Tag
Throug ... h The Fire
Mr Bojangles
I'd Like To
Puttin On The Ritz
Rainy Night In Georgia
What a Difference a Day Makes
Nice Work If You Can Get It
Fell In Love With A Boy
Mad About The Boy
Mustang Sally
Slap That Bass
Route 66
If I Ain't Got You
Old Black Magic
Some Kind Of Wonderful
What Is This Thing Called Love
Makin' Whoopee!
Valerie
Almost Like Being In Love
Oh Lady Be Good
On And On
Let's Face the Music And Dance
Signed Sealed Delivered
My Funny Valentine
Let There Be Love
The Chokin' Kind
Fly Me To Moon
Songbird
Unforgettable
Is It Love Your After
Straighten Up And Fly Right
No Man's Land
Say It Again
I Get A Kick Out Of You
A Long Walk
Beginning To See The Light
What Your Made Of
Cry Me A River
It's Not Right But It's Okay
Beyond the Sea
How Come You Don't Call
I Put A Spell On You
Neither One Of Us
The Very Thought Of You
Baby, I Love You
This Love That I'm Giving
Upside Down
Stormy Weather
You Got The Love
Everytime We Say Goodbye
At last
Love Is A Losing Game
Get Happy
The Way We Were
Blues In The Night
All the Kings Horses
Fever
Mr Big Stuff
I'm Every Woman
Streetlife
Can't Take That Away from Me
Same Ol love
Do Something
I Believe In You And Me
Misty Blue
Sweet Thing
Stand By Me
Baby (you got what it takes)
Ain't Nobody
Grapevine
Steamy Windows
Teardrops
Piano In The Dark
Endlessly
You Might Need Somebody
Close To You (they long to be)
Never Can Say Goodbye
I Just Wanna Make Love To You
L.O.V.E
Disco Inferno
Boogie Oogie Oogie
Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me
Cold Shoulder
Crazy
History Repeating
Sleeping With A Broken Heart
Bewitched
Son Of Preacher Man
We Are Family
Feeling Good
Lady Marmalade
Thinking Out Loud
I'm Not the Only One
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Biography

After singing in many of the piano bars and clubs across Italy Shara returned to London to join vocal dance quintet Masquerade, releasing 'One Nation Under A Groove' on Morgan Khan's Streetwave label, the band going on to tour music venues across the country. Leaving before the band recorded the second single 'Set It Off', she was invited by record producer Peter Richards to record an album of duets with 'The Chosen Few' frontman, Errol Brown.
After a meeting at A Major Studios in Ealing, she was invited to record with renowned producer Andy Reynolds www.ceolnua.com and began a five-yea ... r creative partnership. As well as writing and recording original material with Andy for Solid Noise Productions Shara recorded a cover version of the Jon Bon Jovi hit single 'Miracle' and collaborated on original dance single 'You and Me' with Dexter James which went out for release in Spain. She also provided backing vocals for other artists in the industry and recorded a catalogue of jingles at A Major Studios for Radio FM Fukuoka in Japan. At one such session vocalist-guitarist Richard Darbyshire www.richarddarbyshire.com of soul outfit 'Living In A Box' expressed an appreciation of her vocal skills and offered to write some material for her. Outside of Solid Noise Productions she recorded sessions for producer John Edwards who had a number one UK hit with "Save Your Love", Renee and Renat0. Other sessions include 'Just2People', R&B singer Toyin Adekale, Mark Linley Evans on "Full English Breakfast" as well as live and studios sessions for The Arthur Louis Band and rock blues band, Picture This.
Sometime later Shara was invited to join a chart-topping acid jazz band as frontwoman. The band toured extensively appearing on Music Box and live on Channel 4's The Girlie Show. After the band disbanded Shara took some time out before heading to Majorca Spain to take part in Show Time At La Gala a variety show where she performed her one-woman show alongside other artists and a Temptations tribute band who she had the pleasure of singing a few songs with. On her return, she joined vocal-piano duo "Cut Above" and began performing at private and corporate events at home and abroad. She began to concentrate on the high end of the market and put together an extensive and varied repertoire that caters to a wide-ranging audience - from popular soul motown funk classics to mainstream and obscure jazz swing favourites.
Having delighted audiences throughout the UK with Motown Soul group Mission Blue www.missionblue.co.uk she continues to work in high end private and corporate entertainment performing mainly Soul Jazz Funk and Motown classics and some contemporary hits. Shara is passionate about live performance and always delivers beyond expectation. She will bring sheer quality and class to any occasion.
'Thank you so much for your 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 near future, you have a great gift." Camille Dorney Arts Education & Cultural Resource.
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Experience

I have performed self-contained at many venues across the UK and beyond and have a vast catalogue of satisfied clients in the Light Entertainment Industry. I have also toured extensively, delighting audiences throughout the UK with Motown/Soul group, Mission Blue. I have years of experience performing, recording and touring in the music industry as a session vocalist, background vocalist and frontwoman for a chart-topping acid jazz band releasing contemporary music through EMI Records.

Previous Clients

Shendish Manor Hotel & Golf Course
London Metropole Hotel
Casino at the Empire
Parklands Quendon Hall
The Hilton Hotel
Cafe' De Paris
Holiday Inn
Sandy Park Conference Centre
Escucha Night Club
Best Western Churchill Hotel
Pontins
City of London School for Girls
Turnmills Top Floor
Metropolitan Police Sports Club
Host Restaurant & Bar
The Rendevous Casino
Aspers Casino
The Concorde Club
Stanley Casinos
Circus Casino
Ricoh Arena
Rothley Court Hotel
Derwent Hotel
Four Pillars Hotel
Chesil Beach Holiday Centre
Plinston Hall
Hampton Court Hotel
Brean Le ... isure Park
Hoburne Holiday Park
Lakeside Holiday Park
Stapleford Flying Club
Beverley Park Holiday Centre
Fairfield Halls
Theatre Museum
Sopranos Piano Bar
Too2 Much
Blackwells Village Club
Hamlets Hotel
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Suitable for

Birthday Party (Adult) Casinos Christmas Party Cocktail Party / Drinks Reception Corporate Event Cruise Ships Dinner Party Hotel Event Nightclub Event Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Trade Show / Exhibitions

Additional Information

Public Liability Insurance
Member of Musicians Union
Top of the range fully PAT tested PA system including lights.
Top quality laptop computer generated backing tracks used for self - contained shows.