The Neasden Queen Of Soul, The Nymphet Of The Nail Varnish, Miss Bee Hive; these are only a few of the acronyms used by the British press to describe vocalist Mari Wilson. Taking her cue from Peggy Lee, Julie London, Diana Ross, Freda Payne and several others, the London Burrough Of Brent High Board Champion, followed by an ever-growing entourage of backup singers and musicians took their act to the offices of Compact Records and promptly hit it big. Her second single, Beat The Beat, was heard on the radio by Bryan Ferry who called it 'the strangest thing I'd heard in five years,' and promptly invited Mari to support the Roxy big band on the Avalon tour. Concerts and television appearances continued, and Mari's Compact career peaked when she recorded the theme to Dance With A Stranger, starring Miranda Richardson and Rupert Everett. After Compact faded from the face of the earth Mari began to pursue a career as a jazz singer, performing anywhere and everywhere.

ALBUMS:
Showpeople	Marigold	Just What I Always Wanted	Beat The Beat
SINGLES:
Dance Card	Beat The Beat	Baby It's True	Just What I Always Wanted (7")
Just What I Always Wanted (12")	Beware Boyfriend (7")	Beware Boyfriend (12")	Cry Me A River
Wonderful	Ain't That Peculiar	Let's Make This Last	Dance With??A Stranger

1991:
	CD: The Rhythm Romance CDs: The Rhythm CDs: My Funny Valentine CDs: I'm Coming Home

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