Jo Harman at Parkpop - Sideways

JO HARMAN
Widely regarded as one of Europe's finest ever vocalists-composers, JO HARMAN is an international touring and recording artist who has played many prestigious festivals and venues internationally. The Mirror proclaimed her 'UK's finest female soul blues voice' who, according to Country Magazine, writes 'lip-biting beautiful songs'.
Proper Music Distribution group awarded the then unknown artist's debut album 'Dirt On My Tongue' 'best blues album of the year' (ahead of many legendary names) and her second studio album 'People We Album', recorded in Nashville with legendary producer Fred Mollin, achieved similar critical acclaim and commercial success. Indeed the 'lead single', 'When We Were Young' (featuring Michael McDonald) achieved BBC Radio 2 play-listing, as well as play listing on other mainstream national stations across Europe. Both albums made various 'best of' lists, internationally.
A multi award winning/nominated performer, Jo has achieved considerable success at home and abroad, headlining dozens of prestigious venues and festivals throughout Europe and beyond - including Cartagena jazz, and Cheltenham jazz - as well playing as one of eleven (otherwise household named) artists to 300k people at Parkpop, in the Hague. Amongst many other highlights, Jo was asked to perform for, and alongside, Joan Baez at Amnesty International's prestigious 'Ambassador of Conscience' awards in Berlin, and, more recently, Jo was also asked by Festival Director Leo Green to open Live Nation's BluesFest at the O2 Arena (marking a record 5th consecutive appearance at the Festival, previously staged at the Royal Albert Hall).
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Apart from working with soul superstar Michael Mcdonald, Jo was asked to duet on 'Reach Out (I'll Be There)' with the songs co-composer,Motown song-writing legend Lamont Dozier, the lead single from his 'Re-imagination' album which also features Gregory Porter, Graham Nash, Todd Rundgren, Rumer and other notable international names.
More recently, Jo was also asked to swap vocal licks with multi million selling US Soul Superstar Will Downing as part of an all star version of the Isley's classic. 'Work To Do' as the only Brit to be invited to perform alongside a host of legendary US sidemen and artists associated with Tower Of Power, Snarky Puppy, Hall and Oates, Average White Band and more.
Bouquets....
Rag 'N Bone took to twitter to proclaim Jo 'one of this country's finest talents'
Soul super star Michael McDonald advised 'hearing her cover one of my songs was a spiritual experience'.
Fun Lovin Criminals Huey Morgan reported on his BBC Radio 2 programme 'Sometimes you hear a voice that leaves you speechless..I am!'
Mail On Sunday 'outstanding!'
Jazz FM - 'A must hear artist'
No Depression - 'An artist at the very top of her game, going deep emotionally, lyrically and musically. The album as a whole has all the hallmarks of a classic. Other reviewers have made comparisons of Jo Harman with Carole King and Joni Mitchell. That’s not hyperbole - there is something very special here.'
Daily Express 'Harman says "I'm not trying to fit in anywhere, I'm just trying to write classic songs". On this evidence..she seems to know what she's doing'
Country Music Magazine - 'The next big thing. The songs are the main event here - and they are lip-bitingly beautiful.'
Laurel Canyon Music - Every so often a very special album comes along which really captures the imagination and becomes an instant classic. One that gets better and better on every listen. Jo Harman's second studio album 'People We Become' is a real 'force of nature'.
Classic Rock Magazine (9 star review) 'Jo Harman - her voice is a thing of beauty; she retains her status as top diva'
www.joharman.com