Harper trio, have been described as the new voice of contemporary UK jazz, led by electric harpist Maria Christina Harper. While flirting with the experimental and psychedelic sounds, they create an exciting, inventive, spiritual free jazz, underpinned by a dynamic percussive base. It’s where East meets West as Harper’s compositions build from her Greek and Egyptian heritage.
The other members are drummer Evan Jenkins and the dynamic saxophonist Josephine Davies (Instrumentalist of The Year, 2019 Parliamentary Jazz Awards).
In recent years, the harp has quietly reemerged as a force in modern jazz circles. In 2023, Maria-Christina released her much-acclaimed debut album 'Passing By 'with The Harper Trio, imbuing her compositions and instrument with a spirit of innovation and creative freedom. Drawing influences from her Greek and Egyptian musical roots to the avant-garde, the album established the trio's signature sound - spiritually charged, shimmering soundscapes and experimental tones - recasting the harp's place in jazz.
2025's Dialogue of Thoughts is The Harper Trio's second album , and true to her approach, Maria-Christina Harper is less concerned with placing her harp centre stage than creating a dialogue between band members, each bringing their own experiences to the sound. The trio takes the listener on an aural journey rich in nuance and unexpected turns. Throughout the album, Davies' warm, full-bodied tone and expansive solos--fuelled by Jenkins' measured, intricate drumming--interplay with the harp to evoke contrasting moods, from brash intensity to quiet serenity and unhurried calm.
DOORS: 7:30pm
PERFORMANCE
Set 1:
8:00 - 8:45PM
- INTERMISSION -
Set 2:
9:15 - 10:00pm
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