Described as having a rich, chocolate toned voice, Jo Harrop, has earned herself a name as one of London’s finest young Jazz singers. Her ability to convey meaning into the lyrics of a song as well as interpret its’ mood, and deliver compassionate performances, make her stand out as a unique and classic artist on the scene today.
She knows the art of singing a ballad but can swing too, she enjoys every single note and it shows.
Harrop’s well chosen set lists do not always strictly follow the jazz genre, but quite often dip tastefully into the blues and soul world, including some catchy original works too.
She is influenced and shaped by the greats, such as Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Billie Holiday, Anita O’day and Tony Bennett, as well as by Aretha Franklin, Dionne Warwick and Stevie Wonder. Her retro sound and image are enchanting, and suit all kinds of events, and sophisticated occasions.
For the past few years, Jo has been entertaining audiences at the famous London Jazz Café, Pizza Express on Dean Street, Pizza On The Park, The Dorchester Hotel, Terre Di Nano, in Tuscany, The Place Jazz Café in Rome, performing before the Sultan of Dubai and supporting The Blind Boys Of Alabama, to name but a few. Appearances include, GMTV, Loose Women, Children In Need TOTpops, Sound BBC Sound, The Album Chart Show, Big Weekend, T4, Graham Norton, a plenty! She is backing singer to Enrique Iglesias, Leann Rimes, Shontelle Layne, and Pixie Lott, and ‘Snowman’ composer Howard Blake obe, is a fan of hers.
Many sessions have included recording for Jo Whiley’s “live Lounge” from BBC Maida Vale Studios, and various advertising and film syncs.
(Also see www.myspace.com/joharrop)
Jon to Jo / JH to JH: Greetings from Times Square New York Jo, great to see/hear you on the Space! How's it going over there in London? I haven't been there since I played at the BMF in 1987 and went around London with my old friend John Entwistle (R.I.P.), he took us to a private club called Bootleggers in Picadilly Sq., lots of fun! Also I was there with Santana in 1981 for the show at Albert Hall, stayed at The Dorchester Hotel..some of the most expensive parking for my car ever there..every time you come downstairs there's another guy tall hat guy to tip. Maybe I'll come back someday, right now the money exchange is not too favorable. Everything's A-OK here..hitting gigs and I'm on the radio every morning on KYOURADIO 1550 AM HammondCast Show. If you come to New York be sure to contact me. Keep up the good work there Jo..JH Power! c u in a minute, Jon http://ascap. com/network/audioportraits/Jon_Hammond_Rent/ *Member American Federation of Musicians Union Local 802, Local 6 / ASCAP Publisher *My Theme song Jo, "LATE RENT" (in Frankfurt Jazzkeller): .. Jon Hammond's annual "Musikmesse Warm Up Party"
Hi there Jo Harrop,... Thank you so much for checking out me, my page and my music, and in turn, inviting me to your MySpace thang! Diggin what you got goin on here!
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