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About Tara

Jazz harpist and vocalist based in London. Played for Björk, Tom Walker and Eurovision's SuRie.

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Tara Minton is a jazz harpist and vocalist based in London. Tara has built a reputation of excellence as one of the UK's top session musicians, having played with Björk, Tom Walker, Eurovision's SuRie as well as events for high end corporate clients including Cartier and The House of Garrad. Tara regularly performs for London's finest hotels and clubs as well as the UK's top country estates. Have harp, will travel - always up for an adventure, Tara has played for events further afield in Paris, the French Riviera and even Mexico! Tara holds a masters degree in jazz performance from The Guildhall School of Music and Drama, is proudly sponsored by Camac Harps and is signed to Lateralize Records. Whether solo, duo or with her trio or Gypsy Swing Quartet, Tara Minton will create a bespoke performance tailored to your needs that you and your guests will love.

Tara

5 out of 5

12 verified reviews

Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

4.9

Punctuality

5.0

Tara's Reviews

5 out of 5

Tara, thank you for playing at our wedding! All of our guests loved every minute of your music. Thank you for the piece with Chris! You made the day go from great to fantastic! Lucy says she’d like to meet for that drink. Take care and thank you!

Reply from Tara

1 year ago

Gary it was my pleasure! Such a beautiful wedding. I’m so keen to have a drink with Lucy too. What a wonderful lady!

5 out of 5

Tara was amazing and would fully recommend her to anyone wanting a harpist.

Reply from Tara

1 year ago

Thank you for the lovely review Phil. It was a pleasure to play.

5 out of 5

Amazing. Her voice was stunning and bought such a special touch to our day! Highly recommend!

Reply from Tara

2 years ago

Thank you Hannah. What a beautiful wedding! It was a joy to play for your special day.

5 out of 5

Tara played at our wedding and she was truly amazing. Several guests commented on how beautifully she played the harp and sung. Thank you Tara for helping us make our day special!

Reply from Tara

2 years ago

It was my pleasure Justine. Thank you for having me play. Yours really was a special one.

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5 out of 5

Tara and her band were just fantastic! All my guests commented on how brilliant they were. I couldn't have hoped for better.

5 out of 5

Maltby & Minton played at my annual January party. They were excellent! Really set the tone for a great evening. Great music. Good people.

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Tara's Song list

Jazz:

After you’ve gone – Harry Creamer

All of me – Gerald Marks

As time goes by – Herman Hupfeld

At last – Harry Warren

Autumn Leaves – Joseph Kosma

Besame mucho – Consuelo Velazques

Black Orpheus – Luiz Bonfa

Blue bossa – Kenny Dorham

Bossa dorado – Dorado Schmitt

C’est si bon – Henri Beti

Caravan – Duke Ellington

Days of wine and roses – Henry Mancini

Djangology – Django Reignhardt

Fly me to the moon – Bart Howard

I’ll close my eyes – Billy Reid

In the wee small hours of the morning - Mann

Little sunflower – Freddie Hubbard

L.O.V.E - Gabler

Love for sale – Cole Porter

Lullaby of birdland –George Shearing

Mambo italiano – Bob Merrill

Moon river – Henry Mancini

My funny valentine – Richard Rogers

My heart belongs to daddy – Cole Porter

Nature boy Eden Ahbez

Night and day – Cole Porter

Nuages – Django Reignhardt

‘Round midnight – Thelonious Monk

Smoke gets in your eyes – Jerome Kern

Softly, as in a morning sunrise – Romberg

Sunny side of the street – Jimmy McHugh

Sway - Ruiz

Pop/contemporary:

A Thousand Years – Christina Perri

All of me – John Legend

Blue – Joni Mitchell

Both sides now – Joni Mitchell

Blackbird – The Beatles

Careless whisper – George Michael

Case of you – Joni Mitchell

Crazy – Gnarls Barkley

Dreams – Fleetwodd Mac

Fast car – Tracey Chapman

Gravity – John Mayer

Halo – Beyonce

Hotel California – The Eagles

If I ain’t got you – Alicia Keys

I’m kissing you - Desiree

Killing me softly – Roberta Flack

Landslide – Fleetwood Mac

The last time ever I saw your face – Roberta Flack

Make you feel my love – Bob Dylan

Marry you – Bruno Mars

Natural woman – Carol King

Norwegian wood

Put your records on – Corinne Bailey Rae

River – Joni Mitchell

Songbird – Fleetwood Mac

Time after time – Cyndi Lauper

Valerie – Amy Winehouse

Tara's Prices

Last updated: 2024

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£500
Up to 1 hour	£500
Up to 2 hours	£625
Up to 3 hours	£750

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

The combination of jazz, harp and vocals is unique! My harp is a stunning electric blue, which is both elegant and striking. My clients always comment on the quality of my music, but also, my approachability and friendly demeanour.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Too many to list! The Royal Albert Hall. The 606 Club. The Hampstead Jazz Club. Brasserie Zedel. The Spice of Life. The Pizza Express. The Savoy. The Ritz. The Rosewood. The Dorchester. The RAC. The Director's Club. Annabel's. The Ned. The London Eye. The Criterion. Australia House. New Zealand House. St James Theatre.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Dorothy Ashby. Joni Mitchell. Ella Fitzgerald. Esperanza Spalding. Stevie Wonder.

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

I performed with Björk on "Later... with Jools Holland" and at Primavera Sounds Festival in Barcelona. I have also performed with Tom Walker on The BBC One Show and with Eurovision's SuRie at The Bishopsgate Institute. My favourite corporate event was for Cartier. They booked my trio to perform in the garden for the launch of their new collection.

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

I always try my best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let me know. If I am able to accommodate you, I will.

How much time do you need to set up?

I usually aim to arrive an hour before I am due to play. Set up doesn't usually take this long, but it's always better to have a bit of lead way just in case.

Is the transport of your harp included in your quote?

Absolutely - I've include all travel costs, including the transport of my harp, in the quotes.

Do you need any equipment provided to play outdoors?

I am happy to play outdoors provided I am not sat in full sun and the harp is on a flat surface (no slopes, stones, gravel.) If it is raining/humid or very windy I will need to move inside to prevent damage to my instrument. I will not play outside if I feel at all uncertain about the safety of my harp.

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

I accept a couple of requests and am happy to lean towards a certain genre, but then leave the music to me. After more than a decade in the industry, I've learned what works.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

I'm more than willing to learn one or two requests (within reason!)

Musicianship

Genres:

Christmas, Film / TV music, Contemporary classical, Ambient, Folk, Jazz, Gypsy jazz, Modern jazz, Swing, Cabaret, Avant garde, Easy listening, Light music, Originals, Pop, Acoustic, Ambient pop, Covers, Musical theatre, EDM, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1960s era music, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1990s era music, 1950s era music, 1940s era music, Blues, Disco, Funk, Motown, R&B, Soul, Top 40, Vintage, Australian music, Classical crossover

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Instruments:

Harp, Singer

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Event types:

Wedding, Funeral / Memorial service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Virtual event, Wedding proposal, Church service

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Other skills:

Lyricist, Songwriter, Actor, Fluent improviser, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Singing teaching, Community music worker, Arranger, Composer, Transcription, Accompanist, Animateur

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