Some Kind Of Jubilee

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Some Kind of Jubilee is much more than an album: it is a living testament to a life entirely devoted to music. For Martin Simpson, renowned folk artist, this opus reflects not only a remarkable 50-year recording career but also more than six decades shaped by song, tradition, and constant artistic evolution. Yet, it is not a retrospective, but a work looking towards the future, carrying the depth, talent, and passion of a whole life up to today. Fifty years after his first album, Golden Vanity, Simpson describes Some Kind of Jubilee as "my best album to date." To bring this landmark project to life, he gathered an exceptional group of collaborators from his many brilliant partnerships. Among them are the famous pedal steel guitarist Greg Leisz, guitarist Zac Hobbs, cellist Liz Hanks, guitarist Louis Campbell, and double bassist Ben Nicholls. Together, they create a rich and nuanced sound universe that pays homage to tradition while opening up to new perspectives. Recorded at the Groovemaster studio in Santa Monica and finalized in Yorkshire, this album blends original compositions with reimagined traditional pieces and reinterpretations inspired by Simpson's repertoire. The result is a collection that is both deeply rooted and vibrant, reflecting tradition and innovation. As Greg Leisz says: "This music has deeply rooted roots; dive in!" With Some Kind of Jubilee, Martin Simpson pays tribute to his past while continuing to shape the future of folk music, thus confirming his status as one of the most respected and influential figures in the genre.