Tara Minton is an Australian born harpist, vocalist and composer. She is proudly endorsed by Les Harpes Camac and holds a Master's Degree in Jazz Performance from The Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Sought after as both a harpist and vocalist, Tara has worked with artists and organisations from a wide variety of genres in jazz, classical, theatre and contemporary music.

In 2020 Tara released her critically acclaimed album ‘Please Do Not Ignore The Mermaid' on Lateralize Records, exploring themes of climate change and mer-myth. “An otherworldly collection that brings the harp centre stage” - The Sunday Times "Ethereal and free-spirited" - Mojo

In 2022 Tara released an intimate duo album, ‘Two For The Road’ on Jazzizit Records with bassist Ed Babar. The album was produced by Geoff Gascoyne (Jamie Cullum) and features Stan Sulzmann on tenor saxophone. “Bewitching" - Jazzwise  

In 2026 Tara released ‘The Devil Invites You To Dance’ on Adhyâropa Records. The album was written in México City in July 2023 after a tour to CDMX earlier that year with vocalist and composer, Ester Wiesnerova had left her deeply inspired. The suite was recorded at Fish Factory Studios in London, April 2025 with a band of British and Latin American musicians. Tara returned to CDMX in October that same year to present the album in in concert at Foro del Tejedor before officially launching the record on the 11th of September, 2026 in a sold out concert Upstairs at Ronnie Scott’s. The album recieved Editor’s Choice in Jazzwise Magazine and has garnered glowing reviews and from jazz press and live audiences alike. “A love letter to Mexico” - Jazz Views “Fizzes with rhythmic energy” - Jazzwise

Alongside her own creative projects, Tara is a sought after session musician with numerous credits and notable collaborations to her name including: Björk, Tom Walker, ESKA, The Ronnie Scott's All Stars, The Rotary Connection, Stan Sulzmann, Geoff Gascoyne, Orphy Robinson, Miranda Mulholland, Alice Zawadski, Ester Wiesnerova, Vivienne Aerts, Faris Ishaq, Trish Clowes, Clare Wheeler, Sara Colman, Claire Cope, Steve Banks, Nick Willsher, Emilio Yañez Ruíz, Opera North, The Royal Ballet, The Australian World Orchestra, Moment’s Notice, The Blues and Roots Ensemble and The Guildhall Session Singers.

“Her command of the harp continually challenges any preconceptions about the instrument's expressive and rhythmic possibilities in a jazz setting.” - All About Jazz

Tara is a passionate music educator and advocate for the harp in jazz and improvised music. She has given masterclasses in jazz and improvisation at many of the country’s top music colleges and is available for private lessons and mentorship. Tara is proud to work closely with registered music charity ‘The Blues and Roots Ensemble’, delivering concerts and workshops championing the music of Charles Mingus and fellow protest music composers, Dorothy Ashby and Abdullah Ibrahim.

“There is a palpable joy in her harp-playing, and her singing, and how she combines them” - UK Jazz News 

Tara co-hosts 'The Jazz Podcast' with saxophonist Rob Cope, which was nominated for a Parliamentary Jazz Award in 2022. She is also a regular contributer to UK Jazz News.