Jo Harrop
An Award-winning vocalist, recording artist and songwriter, Jo Harrop has established herself as one of the leading jazz singers on the UK scene. Inspired by the classic jazz singers she possesses a wonderfully clear, controlled and expressive voice that has led to a series of highly regarded albums, including Album of the Year (2023 Parliamentary Jazz Awards) and an invitation to tour with US star Gregory Porter. A real jazz artist and song stylist, she is known as having an intimate, velvet, smoky tone which, it has been said, is able to 'melt even the chilliest of hearts'. With multiple plaudits for her work both in the UK and now also in the US, Jo’s star is very much in the ascendency. Tonight, Jo will be performing songs from her last five albums, as well as her next recording, "Love Now, Pay Later" produced by Chris Seefried (Lady Blackbird). With flavours of jazz, soul & blues as well as touches of Americana and northern soul, it's another step forward for this talented artist! Jo will be joined on the stand by Sam Watts-piano, Jihad Darwish-bass, Darren Beckett-drums & Special Guest: Artie Zaitz-guitar.
"A rare mix of delicacy and boldness, sheer perfection" The Guardian; "This girl was born to sing jazz!" Blues & Soul; “A singing sensation… her voice is amazing…a class act” BeBop Spoken Here; “Harrop…effortless and natural” All About Jazz