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Release Date Friday 14th February 2025
All pre-orders will be dispatched/made ready for collection on that day.
The 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
frst 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.
The story of The John Martyn Project began in2019 at a special evening performance
at theJazz Cafe in Camden, 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.
"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 Blythe
Pepino. "It was a catalyst, and we knew we had to continue this journey."
The John Martyn Project brings together four of the UK's most distinctive vocal
talents of Blythe Pepino (Blythe, Vaults, Mesadorm), Kit Hawes (Seth Lakeman, Cara
Dillon, Yola), Pete Josef (Roni Size, White Lamp, Kelis), Sam Brookes (Sunday Times
'Breaking Act', Willy Mason, Joan Armatrading).
Together with the formidable rhythm section ofJohn Blakeley andJon Short, 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 fgure in the music world.
This frst collection of songs recorded in 2024 at theBert Jansch Studio in Frome ,
captures the band's vibrant, live energy. The result is a blending of John Martyn's
signature style with a subtle new set of infuences, bringing a fresh perspective to his
timeless sound.
"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," saysKit Hawes, guitarist and vocalist for
the project. "Our aim has been to refect the multifaceted nature of his music and to
offer something new, while always staying true to the spirit of what he created."
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