Liane Carroll has been a pillar of the British jazz and soul scene for over thirty-five years. Born in London and raised in Hastings; from the beginning of her musical career at the age of fifteen, she has dedicated her life to creating a deep and abiding connection with audiences all over the world through her exceptional talent, versatility and ability to truly interpret a song. Along the way she has collaborated with such diverse artists as Paul McCartney, Gerry Rafferty, Long John Baldry, Ian Shaw, Claire Martin OBE and many more. As a recording artist Liane has gained much critical acclaim. Her four most recent albums (Slow Down, Up and Down, Ballads, Seaside) all earned a four star review in The Guardian newspaper.
Her latest release 'Seaside' homage to her life by coast, is her third with Grammy nominated producer James McMillan of QuietMoney Studios and holds a coveted British Jazz Award for Best New CD (2015).
"She seems in some magical way to be made out of music’’ -The Observer
"Deeply soulful, wonderfully honest" - The Times
“ Liane Carroll doesn't just sing jazz. She is jazz” - MOJO Magazine
A talented singer inspired by the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone & Billie Holiday, Jo Harrop performs a beautiful, straight-ahead set of timeless jazz standards. Already highly experienced she includes performances at the likes of the Jazz Cafe, Royal Albert Hall, the Sage Gateshead, Pizza Express and more. Jo has been featured on Courtney Pines' Radio 2 show 'Jazz Crusade’, Jazz FM and BBC Radio London. She began her career as a singer/songwriter, writing and recording a song for Acoustic Alchemy’s album “Radio Contact” and as a backing vocalist, worked with internationally renowned artists including Leanne Rimes, Neil Diamond and Enrique Iglesias!
Her numerous current projects include ‘Fever’, a celebration of jazz diva Peggy Lee and a big band tribute to Anita O’Day.
"This girl was born to sing jazz!" -Blues & Soul;
“A singing sensation… her voice is amazing…a class act” - BeBop Spoken
“Excellent tone and great stage presence” - Marlbank
