• Jazz

Sheila is a UK based vocalist, composer and band leader with a style that draws upon jazz, blues, soul, folk and Latin influences. Working in all musical settings, from a piano duo up to a 17 piece Big Band, Sheila can be seen performing at jazz venues, events and festivals throughout the Country and overseas. She regularly guests with many of the UK’s top Big Bands whilst performing with her own band. Sheila is thrilled to have written and released her new album ‘Every Sunrise’ and will be touring and performing songs from the album throughout 2023.

Sheila is the youngest of seven sisters, many of whom chose music as a career path. Sheila’s love of music and singing started at a very young age and was largely influenced by her Irish Mother who also came from a musical family, her encouragement and guidance resulted in Sheila’s first festival performance at the tender age of eight. Sheila went on to win the title of All England Champion in Traditional Irish Singing on four occasions with a subsequent live performance on Radio Eireann. Growing up in a large musical family, Sheila was exposed to many genres of music but she fondly remembers listening to the big band sounds of Glenn Miller and many of the jazz greats such as Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole and Peggy Lee. Sheila continued to perform at festivals and events in England and Ireland whilst also studying piano with the London College of Music.

Sheila has established herself on the UK jazz scene and has performed at many festivals, events and jazz venues to include London’s Jazz Cafe, The Millennium Dome, CBS Arena, Ronnie Scott’s and has been a regular feature at the Birmingham Jazz and Blues Festival for several years. She enjoys collaborations and performances with many of the UK’s top musicians.