Projects
Stereofixx
Stereofixx is an exciting new break beat project, created and produced by Hannah Vasanth, (Keys player for Rhianna) and fronted by the chocolate vocals of Jo Harrop.
Jo says, “I love working with Hannah, she is so very talented and knows how my voice works, so is able to bring out the emotion in the tracks. The tracks are actually well written and deep songs, from the heart, so I can relate to them all and have learned so much working on Stereofixx, I can’t wait to see it come alive on stage.”
Joey Nelson
The tracks “In Dreamsville” and “He’s Not You” feature on the Joey Nelson album ‘In Dreamsville”.
Joey Nelson’s project is an ongoing series of albums, where Jo features as the 1950’s styled character, ‘Ginger’
Joey and Jo continue to write songs for an upcoming album.
Leo Abrahams
Back in 2003 to 2005, guitar player and songwriter/producer, leo Abrahams wrote a beautiful, jazz folk tinged album “In Your Own Sweet Time” for Jo.
“These are just a few of my favourite songs from this album, I particularly love ‘Right As Rain’, which still features in my live set today”
Ian Barter And Jo Harrop
“Give It Away”
Give It Away was an album of soul and funk, inspired by Jo’s love of singers such as Minnie Ripperton, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Betty Wright, Rose Royce and other funk soul sisters.
“I loved all the songs I created with Ian Barter, it was a different path I chose to take from the more jazz, pop music I had previously been working on, but I felt very inspired and empowered writing this album, and the title track, ‘Give It Away’ won number one single in the Channel 4 Popworld unsigned charts.”
Jamie Norton and Jo Harrop
An EP entitled “Hold On” written by jo and pianist/songwriter, Jamie Norton was a small tribute to Nina Simone and Jo’s passion for her voice and style, especially the ballads she recorded. It includes the stunning song, “Stay Now”.
Ben Galagher
Prolific and hugely talented songwriter, Ben Galagher of ‘Little Mothers’ band, wrote several songs for Jo to record, in 2008/2009. They recorded a quirky EP, “Feels Like Love”, featuring many of London’s finest musicians on each track, and Baby Sol, Carly Greene, Harlano on BV’s.
Other Collaborations
Jo has been asked to collaborate on many other projects over the years, and has featured on several recordings, including Harry Escott’s song for “United States Of Tara”, Smashers pitch for the title track to Bond Film “Quantum Of Solace”, The David Lynch styled Gu advert. “Little Laughter” was a track chosen for Jazz band, Acoustic Alchemy’s 14th album ‘Radio Contact’.
A mellow version of John Martyn’s “Sweet Little Mystery” was recorded at Ray Davis’ studio “Konk” wiyh Greg Soussan, Hannah Vasanth and JC Caddy.