Harp Blog

Read about Amanda Whiting’s latest performances, collaborations, and teaching work.

Recording a new album and exciting projects

The last year has been a lot of fun and hard-work writing the new album. Last week we made it to the studio nr Newtown in mid Wales to record it with Chris Cracknell producing. The usual team of Aidan Thorne on bass and Jon Reynolds on drums was joined by the...

Crazy few weeks

It’s been so busy but fun! The last few weeks have seen the pre release of DJ Yoda‘s Promnite. We will be launching it in London on 18 November.. v excited! Last week was the Jazz Fm awards in London where I was able to spend the evening with friends old and new. Such...

A busy autumn

Yesterday I was sat in my car listening to Cerys Matthew’s on Radio 6 when my track Where would we be? came on the radio. The vinyl is due out any day so it’s very exciting hearing it on so many stations. It really has been a dream come true. Keeping the album alive,...

Harp column studio

At the beginning of lockdown I was asked by Harp Column if I would like to have my own studio at Harp Column Academy. The Academy encompasses some of the most iconic harp teachers who I have grown up idolising. To be asked to be part of this platform was a true...

Live instagram concert

Last night my hubby and I performed a live instagram concert. We played some standards accompanied by a glass of wine and smiles. We really enjoyed ourselves. Have a look on my instagram feed to watch. Today I'm writing for my new books and album. Must make hay whilst...

Remixes with DJs

I’ve been so lucky to work with some amazing musicians and artists. I recently met the fantastic Rebecca Vasmant who has remixed my track After dark. The beautiful vocals of Naddya Albertsson have taken it to another level. I can’t wait for you to hear their...

Writing a new jazz book and collaborating

Ive spent the last 10 weeks writing a new book for easy-intermediate jazz harp. Ive also finished my advanced book and am now working on the editing:) Collaborations are flowing and the most recent was with Tony Robinson on a piece he wrote called Suburbia. Its...

Recording with drummer Tony Robinson

I had a great  evening recording at home for drummer Tony Robinson who wrote a piece for me in 7 ..he never writes in 4! The piece called Suburbia starts with a hypnotic groove, opening out into an improvised area. It really is beautiful....

Zoom to New Zealand and Oz

The last few weeks have been amazing for meeting people from across the world. Anna Dunwoodie, queen of harps in NZ invited me to chat to her friends and pupils across the seas. It’s a great group and we have a greatlaugh as well  as learning lots about jazz!

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