Jo Harrop at Soul Mama

Jo Harrop is an award-winning jazz singer whose warm, smoky voice has enchanted audiences worldwide. Acclaimed albums like Weathering The Storm, she effortlessly blends jazz and folk, delivering raw emotion and timeless elegance in every note.


Immerse yourself in the timeless artistry of Jo Harrop, an award-winning jazz singer with a voice that’s warm, smoky, and achingly beautiful. Effortlessly blurring the lines between jazz and folk, Jo captivates audiences with her intimate and dynamic performances, leaving a lasting impression of elegance and emotional depth....

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Jo Harrop is an award-winning jazz singer whose warm, smoky voice has enchanted audiences worldwide. Acclaimed albums like Weathering The Storm, she effortlessly blends jazz and folk, delivering raw emotion and timeless elegance in every note.


Immerse yourself in the timeless artistry of Jo Harrop, an award-winning jazz singer with a voice that’s warm, smoky, and achingly beautiful. Effortlessly blurring the lines between jazz and folk, Jo captivates audiences with her intimate and dynamic performances, leaving a lasting impression of elegance and emotional depth.
Hailing from Durham and raised on a rich musical diet of Nina Simone, Billie Holiday, and Aretha Franklin, Jo Harrop honed her craft as a session singer before rising to prominence in the jazz world. Her unmistakable voice has graced legendary venues including Ronnie Scott’s, the Royal Albert Hall, and Dizzy’s Jazz Club in New York. Signed to Lateralize Records, her debut album Weathering The Storm, recorded with guitarist Jamie McCredie, has been hailed as “a little gem” by The Guardian. This evocative collection of songs explores themes of love, loss, and resilience, with each track recorded live in just one or two takes, capturing raw emotion and profound simplicity.
Known for her ability to inhabit a song, Jo’s performances are as intimate as they are captivating. Whether delivering tender ballads or soulful jazz standards, her voice reveals a depth of emotion that resonates deeply with her listeners. With glowing praise from BBC 6 Music’s Iggy Pop and collaborations with renowned producers Hannah V and Troy Miller on her upcoming solo album, Jo Harrop continues to affirm her place as one of the UK’s most extraordinary jazz vocalists.

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