Jo Harrop is described as a “velvet-voiced” singer who is rising on the UK scene. Recently appearing at the Royal Albert Hall as part of the London Jazz Festival, Jo is a regular at the 606 Club, Pizza Express Jazz Club, Hideaway, the Sage, the Scarborough Jazz Festival and the Burton Agnes Jazz and Blues Festival, among many other respected venues.
Having started out as a singer-songwriter, which included writing a song for Acoustic Alchemy’s album, Radio Contact, she became a backing singer for several international stars before establishing herself as a singer on the jazz scene.
In 2018, Jo recorded her first album of jazz standards, Songs for the Late Hours, which has been met with critical acclaim. Drawing on jazz, blues, soul and folk influences, Jo delivers a song with depth and feeling in her distinct rich, warm and smoky tone.
“This girl was born to sing jazz, all the warmth and sensibility to melt even the chilliest of hearts…” Blues and Soul Magazine
“Harrop has excellent tone and great stage presence…” Marlbank
“Her voice is amazing, think Islay whisky or tannin-rich red wine – deep…” Bebop Spoken Here