{"product_id":"2536004","title":"The John Martyn Project - Volume 1 [CD]","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe John Martyn Project Announces First Album Release and UK Tour for Spring 2025, celebrating the Pioneering Legacy of John Martyn with a Fresh Collective of Talent. The album, performed by the dynamic collective of UK-based musicians, will be the first of three albums featuring interpretations of John Martyn's most iconic songs. This marks the next chapter for a project that began as a tribute to Martyn's timeless music, and which has since evolved into an ongoing and vibrant musical journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story of The John Martyn Project began in\u003cstrong\u003e2019\u003c\/strong\u003e at a special evening performance at the\u003cstrong\u003eJazz Cafe in Camden\u003c\/strong\u003e, where six artists came together to honor the legendary folk-rock artist's extraordinary musical legacy. That night, a profound connection was formed--not only with John Martyn's music but also with the devoted community of fans who share a deep connection to his work. From that magical night, the idea for The John Martyn Project was born.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Looking back on that night at the Jazz Cafe, we felt something electric in the air. We weren't just celebrating John's music; we were celebrating something much bigger--a shared love that binds us all together,\" says lead vocalist and collaborator\u003cstrong\u003eBlythe Pepino\u003c\/strong\u003e. \"It was a catalyst, and we knew we had to continue this journey.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe John Martyn Project brings together four of the UK's most distinctive vocal talents of \u003cstrong\u003eBlythe Pepino\u003c\/strong\u003e (Blythe, Vaults, Mesadorm), \u003cstrong\u003eKit Hawes\u003c\/strong\u003e (Seth Lakeman, Cara Dillon, Yola), \u003cstrong\u003ePete Josef\u003c\/strong\u003e (Roni Size, White Lamp, Kelis), \u003cstrong\u003eSam Brookes\u003c\/strong\u003e (Sunday Times 'Breaking Act', Willy Mason, Joan Armatrading).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTogether with the formidable rhythm section of\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Blakeley\u003c\/strong\u003e and\u003cstrong\u003eJon Short\u003c\/strong\u003e, who have performed with the likes of Yola, Sheelanagig, and No Go Stop, the collective reinvents Martyn's expansive sound for a new generation while maintaining the raw intimacy and emotional depth that made Martyn such a revolutionary figure in the music world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis first collection of songs recorded in 2024 at the\u003cstrong\u003eBert Jansch Studio in Frome\u003c\/strong\u003e, captures the band's vibrant, live energy. The result is a blending of John Martyn's signature style with a subtle new set of influences, bringing a fresh perspective to his timeless sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"John Martyn was a true innovator--he had the ability to blend folk, jazz, blues, and rock in a way that no one else has ever done,\" says\u003cstrong\u003eKit Hawes\u003c\/strong\u003e, guitarist and vocalist for the project. \"Our aim has been to reflect the multifaceted nature of his music and to offer something new, while always staying true to the spirit of what he created.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter an increasing number of packed-out shows in 2024 the project has booked an impressive list of gigs for their upcoming tour, travelling all over England for\u003cstrong\u003eJanuary and February\u003c\/strong\u003e before making their way to Scotland in\u003cstrong\u003eMarch\u003c\/strong\u003e. With shows already selling out and ambitious additions to the set list such as\u003ci\u003eJohn Wayne\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003eOne World\u003c\/i\u003e, the tour promises to be a truly special experience for both new and longtime fans of John Martyn's music,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thejohnmartynproject.com\/about\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTOUR DATES (2025)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chalkys.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54308896375169,"sku":"2536004","price":16.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8043\/1219\/files\/81Piuhm9gVL._AC_SL1500_e17814e0-c63e-45f5-b34e-fa6eee078b85.jpg?v=1747395962","url":"https:\/\/chalkys.com\/products\/2536004","provider":"Chalkys.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}