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Two For The Road

by Tara Minton

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Steve Lee Who new Jazz harp could be so good! I saw Tara playing locally with our awesome "house band" and was blown away. Tara has a really nice voice too. I even managed to have a good chat with her a found how how she bace so unique. Favorite track: Life In A Bubble.
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Grab you coat and get your hat Leave your worries on the doorstep Just direct your feet To the sunny side of the street. Can you hear that pitter pat? And that happy tune is your step. If would be so sweet On the sunny side of the street. I used to walk in the shade With my blues on parade Now I'm not afraid Because this rover has crossed over. If I never make a cent I'd be rich as Rockerfeller Gold dust at my feet On the sunny side of the street.
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Games 03:56
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Wide is the sky the sunlight is breaking through Lighting the way to all that's ahead of you Sometimes in dreams we come to an open door And we can feel other lives that have come before. Carry the weight of the years Send us a message only some will hear Together we're Travelling the Earth to find what we have to be All that we learn will stay for eternity. - Lyrics by Norma Winstone
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Caravan 05:33
Light and stars above that shine so bright The mystery of their fading light That shines upon our caravan. Sleep upon my shoulder as we creep Across the sands so I may keep The memory of our caravan. This is so exciting You are so inviting Resting in my arms As I thrill to the many charms of you. Beside me here beneath the blue My dream of love is coming true Within our desert caravan
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You go to my head And you linger like a haunting refrain And I find you spinning round in my brain Like the bubbles in a glass of champagne. You go to my head And yo sparkle like a burgundy brew And I find the very mention of you Like the kicker in a julep or two. The thrill of the thought That you might give a thought to my plea Casts a spell over me Still I say to myself Get a hold of yourself Can't you see this never can be? You go to my head And you linger like a haunting refrain And I find you spinning round in my brain Like the bubbles in a glass of champagne. And I'm certain that this heart of mine Hasn't a ghost of a chance in this crazy romance You go to my head.
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Whirlpool 05:34
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The shadow of your smile when you are gone Will colour all my dreams and light the dawn Look into my eyes my love and see All the lovely things you are too me. Our wistful little star was far too bright A teardrop kissed your lips and so did I Now when I remember Spring All the joy that love can bring I will be remembering The shadow of your smile.
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Blackbird 04:02
Blackbird singing in the dead of night Take these broken wings and learn to fly All your life you were only waiting for this moment to arrive. Blackbird singing in the dead of night Take these sunken eyes and learn to see All your life you were only waiting for this moment to be free. Blackbird fly Blackbird fly into the night of the dark black sky
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If you're feeling fancy free Come wander through the world with me And any place we chance to be Will be a rendezvous Two for the road We'll travel through the years Collecting precious memories Selecting souvenirs And living life the way we please In Summer time the sun will shine In Winter we'll drink Summer wine And every day that you are mine Will be a lovely day As long as love still wears a smile I know we will be two for the road And that's a long, long while.
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about

Australian harpist Tara Minton and British double bass player Ed Babar are to release a their new alum, Two For The Road, on January 28th 2022, on Jazzizit Records. The release serves as a follow up to Tara’s 2020 solo album, Please Do Not Ignore The Mermaid, on which Ed provided bass, and features a specially commissioned piece of art for the album cover by Paya Lehane.

In January 2021, inspired by the great jazz duo albums, Tara and Ed resolved to record their own contribution to the art form: ‘Two For The Road.’ The repertoire was carefully selected from The Great American Songbook and the modern British Jazz Canon to capture the pair’s love of travel and life on the road. A notable composition chosen was Dave Holland’s ‘Dream Of The Elders’ whose spiritual lyrics Tara greatly admired. Originally penned by Norma Winstone, Tara was granted special permission by Norma and Dave, to record them under the new title, ‘What We Have To Be.’

Tara connected with Geoff Gascoyne and asked if he would like to direct and produce ‘Two For The Road’, adding a musical heroes to the creative team. Around the same time whilst hiking, the duo happened upon British saxophone legend, Stan Sulzmann, resulting in an invitation for him to guest. Lastly, Tara and Ed invited Bulgarian percussionist, Lilia Iontcheva to guest on three songs, thus completing the all-star lineup. The album was engineered by David Holmes and recorded over three days on board Lightship 95 studio at Trinity Buoy Wharf.

In ‘Two For The Road’ Tara’s harp style has matured with a richness of language and melodic fluency that is rare on her instrument. Director of Camac Harps, Jakez François says, “There are so few harpists who push the phrases and harmonies to this level, the kind which can compare with piano and guitar. I am so happy and proud to hear that on a harp at last.” Ed’s versatility as a bassist is given plenty of space to shine with intricate solo lines, beautifully crafted bass solos and stunning bowed passages, whilst Tara’s vocal performance is both intimate and powerful, urgent and reflective.

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released January 28, 2022

Tara Minton - harp/voclas
Ed Babar - double bass
Stan Sulzmann - tenor saxophone
Lilia Iontcheva - percussion

Produced by Geoff Gascoyne
Arranged by Tara Minton and Geoff Gascoyne

Recorded at Lightship 95 Studio
Engineered by David Holmes

Released on Jazzizit Records

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Tara Minton London, UK

Tara Minton is a harpist/vocalist and songwriter based in London. Originally from Melbourne, Australia, Tara relocated in April 2011 and has since been performing full time at clubs and festivals around the world with her jazz trio. Her music is folk from a jazz perspective akin to Joni Mitchell and Norah Jones. Tara is endorsed by Camac Harps, France. ... more

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