AMANDA WHITING – THE CHRISTMAS CWTCH

Jazz harp virtuoso and her quartet present Charlie Brown Christmas, Bill Evans and Tchaikovsky

Feel-good seasonal jazz-harp magic for all. Expertly crafted with love, care and dedication, ‘A Christmas Cwtch’ takes on assorted classics from the likes of Vince Guaraldi, Bill Evans, Holst and Tchaikovsky, and re-presents them with original arrangements by jazz harp virtuoso Amanda and her accomplished quartet.

Biograhpy

A  virtuosic fusion of jazz, classical and hip hop, at times groove based, at times cinematic. Whiting’s music transports the listener in thoroughly unexpected ways.

Following in the footsteps of jazz harp greats Dorothy Ashby and Alice Coltrane, virtuoso harpist Amanda Whiting brings a fresh, genre-defying approach to the instrument. Classically trained, she fuses elements of jazz, hip-hop, and cinematic soundscapes to create music that is rhythmically rich, emotionally resonant, and entirely her own.

An established presence on the international jazz scene, Whiting is a go-to harpist for both studio work and touring. She has collaborated with a diverse array of artists including Chip Wickham, Greg Foat, Matthew Halsall, DJ Yoda and Rebecca Vasmant, carving out a distinctive voice in contemporary music.

With three solo albums on Jazzman Records, a remix project released through Albert’s Favourites, and a move to First Word Records in 2024, Whiting has continued to expand her reach. She has since released three critically acclaimed albums on the label, along with her latest EP, Can You See Me Now?

Whiting’s innovative approach has earned her a Jazz FM nomination for Instrumentalist of the Year and regular airplay from influential tastemakers including Jamie Cullum (BBC Radio 2) and Cerys Matthews (BBC 6 Music).

Her recent live highlights include headline performances at The Jazz Café, Hootananny’s, Jazz Middelheim, and the legendary Ronnie Scott’s — further solidifying her reputation as a commanding live performer.