Iconic Australian singer Dami Im makes an inspiring speech when accepting an honorary doctorate at Griffith University. Bonus performance with string quartet of her song Collide.

Dami Im accepts honorary doctorate at Griffith University and sings Collide with string quartet

Hi everyone! I’m a jazz and gospel pianist, singer, composer, arranger, teacher and encourager. Here’s a snippet from my bio "APRA Award winning, ABC jazz artist, Sharny Russell’s vocal, pianistic and writing talents are recognized throughout the Australian music community. Sharny writes with a true jazz flavor which is totally accessible, and several of her compositions are in the official Australian Jazz Real Book. She is known for her vocal scat ability, which she often performs in unison with her piano. Sharny has recorded with George Golla, and performed with the cream of Australian jazz artists. She counts legends James Moody, the late Ray Brown, Mirusia and Judith Durham among her ardent fans, and had the privilege of working with some successful young Australian jazz luminaries when they were vocal students, including Dami Im of recent Eurovision fame. As a teacher she is known for her mentorship in the areas of interpretation, scatting, harmony ear training, keyboard use, and arranging. She is set to release her latest originals album “Comes A Time” and has been invited to visit Jazz At Lincoln Centre, New York, in 2017. 

“In a world of over-rated and over-stated singers, Sharny is a gem... an exquisite experience. She could headline any jazz festival in the country.” - National Jazzchord Magazine.



Sharny Russell, an Australian jazz artist of unique abilities, has recorded on the ABC label and won the APRA Jazz Award for the most played jazz track on Australasian radio. She hails from a majorly talented family of jazz musicians and speaks the music like it was a native tongue. Her synergistic flow on piano and voice together is breathtaking and totally accessible. So are her original songs – several of them being in the Australian Jazz Real Book. Her album “A Good Thing On Hold” was the best selling ABC jazz album for a very long time, and she counts jazz legends Ray Brown and James Moody, plus Seekers singer Judith Durham among her most ardent fans.
She writes songs that go straight to the heart and mind of audience and musicians alike.
Sharny Russell is a unique and multi-talented jazz artist. She is known for her appealing originals, fresh-voiced sound - whether in a soulful ballad or a cheeky swing. She boasts an impressive scatting ability as she accompanies herself effortlessly on keys.

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