TARA MINTON
“Minton...one of the leading contemporary harpists in Europe”
Artistic Director, Cambridge Jazz Festival
Well, this is something we don't see at the Club too often, a full size harp and a terrific musician to go with it! Originating from Melbourne, Australia, jazz harpist and vocalist Tara Minton re-located to London in 2011 and has since become one of the leading figures in the European contemporary harp scene. Tonight Tara is bringing to the Club her swinging band, featuring bassist Ed Babar, drummer Tom Early, award winning pianist Phil Merriman and special guest Tim Boniface on saxophone. Her recent album, "The Tides of Love" was released to no small acclaim and sparkling reviews. The musical thrust of this evening will be a celebration of the diversity of the harp in jazz: exploring standards, songs from one of Tara’s favourite composers, Joni Mitchell and some very new compositions from the band’s upcoming second album. Over to Tara: "I'm interested in the concept of narrative in music being driven by more than just the lyrics – every musical decision an expression of the heart of each piece. Phil Merriman has created some lovely re-harmonisations of classic standards which explore these ideas". The band itself performs regularly at festivals and clubs at home and abroad, from The Pizza Express, London to The Rockwood Music Hall, New York, The Camac Harp Festival (Switzerland) and the Squinterno Festival (Italy).
“Minton...one of the leading contemporary harpists in Europe" Artistic Director, Cambridge Jazz Festival; "I recommend [Tara] highly to everyone interested in an artist whose musical expression is equalled only by her warmth and integrity." Jakez François, Director of Camac Harpes; “We love [Tara's] soulful mix of great covers and fantastic original songs, which tell stories, and that make you tearful and get you dancing by turns” Le Blog des Harpes Camac