Artist description The Sally Cooper Duo is full time International touring Music duo formed by the dynamic and harmonious meeting of two well respected Australian musicians: Vocalist Sally Cooper and Guitarist Phillip Stone. Most of Their performances are in Australia, Asia and The Middle East. The atmosphere at one of The Sally Cooper Duos' Live performances can best be described as "sublime." Here we are, on the net at last, in our true, Live, raw and unplugged form. We hope that some of the magic of our live performances is captured and communicated here for those of you who havent had a chance to make it to one of our gigs.

Music Style R&B/Jazz/Blues Covers and Original Music

Musical Influences Aretha Franklin, Bonnie Raitt, Janis Joplin, Barbara Streisand, George Benson, Wes Montgomery, Larry Carlton, Robben Ford and Jimi Hendrix.

Similar Artists Bonnie Raitt, Tuck and Patti.

Artist History Sally is a well known and Respected Australian Vocalist, having had a solid background of recording and performance experience at some of Sydneys' best venues with her Blues/R&B lineups. Australia's finest musicians have always surrounded Sally and this has "pushed" her to reach an extremely high professional standard right from the start of her career. Some of Sally's backing Musicians have also supported International luminaries such as Barbara Striesand, Madonna, James Taylor and Frank Zappa, Vince Jones, Steve Vai, Alan Holdsworth, James Morrison, Dale Barlow, and The Baby Animals. Guitarist Phillip Stone's bio reads like a "who's who of The Australian music industry." One of Australia's Finest Session guitarists, some of the names he has worked with previously include; Rick Price, Daryl Braithwaite, Doug Williams, Suzi Quatro, Venetta Fields, (former singer with Tina Turner,) Andrew Oh, Mark Lee, (lead actor in the motion picture; Gallipoli,) Glenn Shorrock, Normie Rowe, Tommy Emmanuel, Renee Geyer, Billy Thorpe, Delilah, Chad Morgan, Shaylee Wilde, Bernie Mc Gann, Jacki Love, Buddy Guy, Brian Cadd, and Angry Anderson. Phillip's guitar skills have often been relied on for major Industry product demonstrations for Gibson Guitars and Zoom products. The Sally Cooper Duo is the sort of act that is called to perform when "only the best will do." 5 star hotel Audiences in Bangkok, Singapore, Bahrain, Across The South Pacific, in Sydney, Brisbane and as far across Australia from the Outback to The Great Barrier Reef islands keep them in demand.

Group Members Sally Cooper and Phillip Stone.

Instruments Guitar, Vocals, and both of us record & sample OUR LIVE & programmed Drums, bass and Synth sounds into a sequencer on some our songs for a fuller, and more versatile sound.

Press Reviews "The warmest dulcet tones I have heard in quite some time. This lady evokes passion around each note to tweak every last nuance of feeling from each lyric I am amazed she hasn't been signed yet!" "Take Sade's smoothness, Anita Bakers passion, stir gently, and you have another sensational song from this Australian chanteuse" Mike Ventarola, Director of "Hidden Sanctuary" mp3.com NMA promoter. Re Sally's original song; "Soon Enough" ********** "In Phillip Stone they had a talented speedy guitarist à la Alvin Lee": Borderline Books Review of guitarist Phillip Stone ********** "At times sounding like Barbara Streisand," "fine stage presence" "rich talents." Ben Omhart "Music Dish" Magazine review of Sally Coopers' Debut CD ********** "Phil Stone makes no secret of his admiration for Jimi Hendrix and works his guitar the same way" "The Talents of Melbourne session guitarist Phil Stone reached heights rarely seen with any New band. Since the New Guitarist Joined, The Band has been progressing at an incredible speed" Phillip Stone review by Colin James, "GoSet" Magazines' "Band of the week" award review ********** "Sensually sung, and evocative, she soars above the otherwise lush instrumental arrangements." "a budding artist with a bright future" Russell. W Elliot "Musical Discoveries" Magazine review of Sallys' Debut CD ********* "Listening to "Soon enough" by Sally Cooper makes feel like I just rode in on a camel to a smoke filled jazz bar in "The Village", NYC. The vocals are a mix of blues and contemporary pop while fretless the bass drips with jazz. Combine the above with eastern percussion and you have an interesting fusion of musical style that takes you on a seductive adventure." Prime Artists Vocal Club review ********** "The Drum Media Magazines' "LIVE" Music Reviewer in Sydney says; "It was a pleasant surprise to be met by this vocalist who set the Room alight with her Piercing Bluesy vocals, accompanied by vibrant acoustic guitar, coloring the set with jazz and contemporary flavorings, Cooper wooed the crowd and created an ambience" ********** "Strong, confident, passionate, dynamic and technically solid she has paid her dues in clubs around the world leaving audiences in awe in the process. Sally Cooper delivers vocal performances that have the raw power and dynamic control of an Aretha Franklin sprinkled with the energy of Tina Turner and the emotional diversity of Sarah McLachlan. Cooper is the type of performer who makes a connection with the listener on a deep base emotional level. Scorching guitar solos, danceable structure and pure pop sensibility in the use of vocal harmonies." Reviewed by Bobby Bensley JavaMusic A&R **********

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Location Brisbane, Queensland - Australia

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