Jean Adebambo was born in London, England to a Montserration mother and a Nigerian father. Her entry into the music business was by chance. Whilst she was in training to enter the Health Care profession, she was invited to do a cover version of two records entitled 'Again' and 'Reunited' by Ital Records in the early 1980s. It was not until her pairing with the Jamaican producer and London resident Leonard Chin did she really embark on a successful solo career. Thereafter, a string of hits followed such as the monster single 'Paradise,' 'Reaching For A Goal', 'Hardships of Life' and 'Pipe Dreams'.

But for all the popularity of her 80's output, Adebambo quit the music business and returned to the Health Care profession securing a role as a health visitor in Bermondsey. After a well-received performance at The British Lovers Rock Gala Awards Show in London and Wolverhampton in September 2008, Jean was persuaded to revive her career.

Her last performance was a fundraising event at the Aldersbrook Lawn Tennis Club in east London. Prior to that she played host to an unplugged session at the D'Eclipse club and restaurant in south London.

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Jean Adebambo Memorial

FEELINGS – the Jean Adebambo memorial and benefit concert Hackney Empire, 291 Mare Street, London E8 1EJ, 15th March 2009

Eight weeks after her death, Jean Adebambo’s legacy lives on in a tribute charity concert and memorial ceremony to be held at the Hackney Empire on Sunday 15th March 2009. Hosted by Angie Le Mar and Eddie Nestor, the concert at the renowned east London theatre will generate funds for the education and upbringing of the gifted singer’s two teenage daughters.

Musical performers scheduled for the event include some of the UK's biggest stars of the 'Lovers Rock' genre such as Janet Kay, Carroll Thompson, Sandra Cross, Sylvia Tella, Lorna Gee, Victor Romero Evans, Vivian Jones and roots group Matumbi. Also on the bill are comedians Donna Spence, Ex-EastEnders actress Judith Jacob and The Real McCoy favourite Robbie Gee.

Tickets are available at £15, £17.50 or £20 for a choice of seats. Doors open at 6.00pm and the performance will begin at 7.00pm ending at 11.00pm.