TOPAZ are a British all female piano vocal
duo consisting of two talented and versatile performers
Jodie
Cooper and
Debbie Shaw.
Exceptional vocalist Jodie made it to the top 30 finalists
of the UK’s X Factor Series 3 in 2004. As well as performing
in football stadiums and taking lead roles in professional
musical theatre productions (Steve Steinman’s “The
Meatloaf Story” and “Vampires Rock”) Jodie
has performed as a professional vocalist in a variety of environments
over the last 7 years. Her performance history includes working
as a Britney Spears and Kylie Minogue Tribute artist across
Europe, as lead vocalist to function band “Kontiki”,
and performing solo cabaret spots in various holiday parks,
onboard ships and at corporate events.
Debbie is a versatile and experienced
cocktail pianist / piano
bar entertainer with strong lead and backing vocals. Having
studied classical piano to diploma level and jazz to degree
level, she has worked continually since graduating as a professional
pianist / vocalist to include several cruise ships contracts
(Thomson, P&O), 5* hotel contracts in Dubai (Novotel Centre
Hotel) and London (Montague on Gardens, Melia White House,
The Ebury Slone Square). She has also worked as a session pianist
for SIFI Music Management.
TOPAZ formed in early 2009 when the girls decided to pool
their ideas and talents to form a sensational all female piano
vocal duo which has since become successful. The duo perform
regularly onboard P&O Ferries and also at private events
/ weddings. They have excellent performance and presentation
skills and great onstage chemistry.
Topaz have a broad and varied set list incorporating pop,
jazz, soul and classical styles and can cater for a variety
of venues and occasions. They can perform elegant acoustic
sets consisting of jazz standards, pop ballads and classical
repertoire, or alternatively if you are seeking a more upbeat
experience can perform with backing tracks to create a lively
atmosphere with pop classics form the 60’s onwards!