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...
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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...
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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,...
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Jazzman Records

by | May 13, 2020

The exciting news this Lockdown is that I have been signed to Jazzman Records. The 10" vinyl and CD of 5 pieces from my Butterflies album will be released in September and the 12" vinyl and CD After Dark album in February.This will be worldwide physical and online...

Lockdown positivity

by | May 4, 2020

Im having a great time listening to music and writing music, whether for harpists or my trio. I have been lucky enough to meet some new and interesting  friends who are introducing me to a whole new world of music. Music seems to be thriving amongst my colleagues so I...

Too much to catch up on

by | Apr 27, 2020

  During these awful times with Covid 19 and Lockdown, I've actually been lucky and had really positive experiences musically. After my dream of playing at Ronnie Scotts was cancelled due to the virus, other fantastic opportunities have arisen. With so many...

Successful Jazzy Harp day and a tour on the way

by | Dec 9, 2019

Thanks to The Harp Studio for hosting a festive Jazzy Christmas Harp day in Newport. We had a fantastic day learning how to make our carols sound Jazzy. Bethan runs the most fantastic business and it was an absolute pleasure to work along side her as we judged the...

Flute and Tankard in Cardiff tonight

by | Nov 19, 2019

  Looking forward to playing in the Flute and Tankard tonight in Cardiff 9-11pm with Jon Reynolds on frums and Aidan Thorne on bass. Come along and hear the new album before it is released. Looking forward to seeing friendly faces

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