Tracey Roberts - Full CV

Academic Qualifications

1980 - 1982:

Completed a Bachelor of Science degree at the
University of Melbourne, majoring in Computer Science.

1995:
Performing Arts Management - Amsterdam University.

Musical Studies

1989 - 1990:
Melbourne
AUSTRALIA

Singing lessons under the supervision of one of Melbourne's most highly regarded singing teachers, Mr. Murray Mardardy. Piano lessons with Melbourne-based pianist, Mr. Ron Rosenberg who has performed with jazz greats, Ella Fitzgerald and Nat King Cole.


1992 - 1993:
The Hague
THE NETHERLANDS
Jazz piano lessons with accomplished New York jazz pianist, Frank Stagnitta and singing lessons with American singer, Pat Stagnitta.

Entertainment Industry Experience

1989 - 1990:
Worked as an entertainment agent handling musicians working within Melbourne. Designed, installed and trained agency employees to use an on-line Entertainment Booking System on an IBM PC computer network.

1992 - 1996
Promoting and marketing of "Simple Things CD" and "The Lullaby Ladies" cabaret duo in The Netherlands.


1997 - 2002:
Worked as an entertainment agent and promotional director with PANGAEA PRODUCTIONS. Involved promotion of own music, providing music and entertainment for private and corporate clients in Melbourne and promotion of women singer songwriters. Working towards promotion of world music.


2000 - 2001:
Produced and performed in "MoonGlow" (A Celebration of Women Singer-Songwriters) concert series. Continuing to develop, promote and showcase talented female Australian artists.


2001 - 2004:
Promotion and marketing of CD/EP "Link" including hit song "Daniel's hands".
Performing regularly at concerts, festivals, private and corporate functions solo and with jazz/pop combos.

2005 - 2008:
Promotion and marketing of live CD "Live at DIZZY's", and CD/EP "After the Wave".
Recorded sixth studio CD "Parallel Universe"
Performing regularly at concerts, festivals, private and corporate functions solo and with jazz/pop combos, including The Nightingales.


Music Performance Experience

1982 - 1986:
Melbourne
AUSTRALIA

* Performed as a vocalist and keyboard player in original and cover bands "Chances R" and "The Annie Stanford band" - supported Arlo Guthrie - Australian tour.
* Vocal and piano duos and trios.

1987:
The Hague
THE NETHERLANDS

* Recording work as a backing vocalist for 2 satirical comedy albums of European singer-comedians, Drs P and Atilla the Stockbroker.

1988:
London
UNITED KINGDOM

* Performed as a singer-pianist and instrumental pianist in restaurants.


1988 - 1989:
New Delhi
INDIA

* Performed as a cabaret singer and as a singer-pianist in the New Delhi Sheraton over the Christmas and New Year period.


1988 - 1990:
Melbourne
AUSTRALIA

* Performed as a singer-pianist both solo and as a duo in Melbourne's leading 5-star hotels. ( Resident pianist at the Hotel Windsor ) and cocktail/piano bar "Zacs".

1989 - 1991:
The Hague
THE NETHERLANDS

* Recorded first solo album of original material CD "Simple Things" released in September 1992.
* Instigated musical singing duo "The Lullaby Ladies" performing light comical cabaret material.
* Funk cover band "Nightlife" backing vocalist.
* Session recording work as a backing vocalist on various albums of other Dutch Artists, Wil Matla, Sefket and Hilda Wartena.

1991:
Stockholm
SWEDEN

* Performed as the resident singer-pianist in the Grand Hotel's Cadier Bar.


1992 - 1995:
The Hague
THE NETHERLANDS

* Continued as a member of musical cabaret duo "The Lullaby Ladies" performing live, giving radio interviews and recording two albums.
* First solo CD "Simple Things" released and promoted including National television appearances and radio air play countrywide.
* Started recording material for a second solo CD.
* Organized and conducted a singing workshop The Anglo-American Theatre Group of The Hague (AATG).
* Instigated, produced and performed in a musical cabaret event entitled "Maximum Pizzazz" for English and American amateur actors and singers.

1996 - 1997:
Melbourne
AUSTRALIA

* Singer-pianist in Atrium and Green Room - Sofitel (ex-Regent) Hotel.
* Singer-pianist in The Traveller's Bar - Heritage Hotel.
* Performed as session musician on Rob Smedley CD "Jackpot Romeo".

1998:
The Hague
THE NETHERLANDS

* Completed recording second solo album of original material CD "Treasure Box" released in October 1998.


1997 - 2002:
Melbourne
AUSTRALIA

* Performing regularly at private and corporate functions solo and with jazz/pop combos "The Tracey Roberts Duo/Trio/Quartet".
* "Treasure Box" CD gaining air-play.
* Radio interviews, TV appearance and concerts promoting "Treasure Box" CD.
* Successfully auditioned for TV singing appearance on GMA (Good Morning Australia - Channel 10) to be screened later on in 2002.
* Regular singer-pianist performances at The Carlton Crest Hotel.
* Writing of new material for next CD to be recorded in 2002-3.
* Producer and performer in the "MoonGlow" concert series - A Celebration of Women Singer-Songwriters - regularly held at Chapel Off Chapel

2008 - 2004:
Melbourne
AUSTRALIA

* Completed recording third solo album of original material CD/EP "Link" released in May 2008.
* Radio promotion and marketing of hit song "Daniel's hands".
* Performing regularly at concerts, festivals and private and corporate functions solo and
with jazz/pop combos "The Tracey Roberts Duo/Trio/Quartet".
* Concerts with Maria Forde

2005:
Melbourne
AUSTRALIA

* Compiling and writing new material in preparation for recording fourth solo CD of original material.
* Released live CD "LIVE at DIZZY's" - jazz quartet gig
* Continuing to perform at concerts and festivals including The National Celtic Festival (Portarlington)

2006-2008:
Melbourne
AUSTRALIA

* Concerts to promote latest CD "LIVE at DIZZY's"
* Performed at The 2006 National Folk Festival (Canberra) and The 2006 and 2008 National Celtic Festival (Portarlington)
* Continuing to perform at concerts and festivals, often collaborating with other artists
* Joined up with Halftone Records followed by a series of promotional concerts including the Wine Women and Song
with Janette Geri and Michelle Chandler
* Formed the Nightingales with Maria Forde and Janette Geri
* Released fifth CD of original material -Parallel Universe

 

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Referees

Mr. Tim O'Connor
ENTERTAINMENT AGENT

ENCORE ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES
312 Exchange Tower,
530 Little Collins St, Melbourne
Victoria 3000, AUSTRALIA
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Ms. Mary Kent
MARKETING CONSULTANT (music)

SELF-ACCESS COMMUNICATIONS
P.O. Box 53
Hurstbridge
Victoria 3099, AUSTRALIA
Tel: +61 (3) 9718 1695

 

Mr. Larry Boyd
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

LARRY BOYD PRODUCTIONS
61 Coppin St
Malvern East
Victoria 3145, AUSTRALIA
Tel: +61 (3) 9572 1011

 

Mr. Wim Oudijk
RECORDING PRODUCER

DISCO FAIR RECORDING STUDIOS
Piet Heinstraat 34, The Hague
2518-CH THE NETHERLANDS
Tel: +31 (70) 345 3453

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