Tara Minton Trio at the Swanage Jazz Festival 2025
The Swanage Jazz Club in association with the Swanage Jazz Festival are pleased to present the ‘Tara Minton Trio’ at the Isle of Purbeck Golf Club.
Harpist, vocalist and composer Tara Minton brings an intimate trio show to the Swanage Jazz Festival. Joined by David Ingamells on drums and John Williamson on double bass, the trio will present Tara’s original compositions, including music from her new Latin American suite “The Devil Invites You To Dance”, alongside creative arrangements of beloved standards in a classy and intimate setting looking over the idyllic Isle of Purbeck.
Tara has worked with Björk, Alice Zawadski, Emma Rawicz, Eska, Clare Wheeler, Sara Colman, Ester Wiesnerova, Claire Cope, Stan Sulzmann, Geoff Gascoyne, Faris Ishaq, Nick Willsher, Opera North, The Australian World Orchestra and is a member of the Ronnie Scott’s All Stars. She holds a masters degree in jazz performance from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and is renowned for her work as both a musician and educator. Tara co-hosts ‘The Jazz Podcast’ with Rob Cope.
“There is a palpable joy in her harp-playing, and her singing, and how she combines them” – UK Jazz News
“Bewitching” – Jazzwise
“Ethereal and free-spirited” – Mojo
“An otherworldly collection that brings the harp centre stage” – The Sunday Times
Band Line-Up|
Tara Minton (Harp and vocals)
John Williamson (double bass)
David Ingamells (drums)
Seating is unreserved so you can choose your own on a first come, first served basis. Please note groups of two will be sharing seating with other guests on tables of four to six people.
For Dinner Reservations please call the Golf Club on 01929 450361 or email: iop@purbeckgolf.co.uk. ** please note, views of the jazz musicians is obstructed in the dinning area and you do not need to purchase a ticket here.
