Keith James

John Martyn was an incredibly sensitive songwriter with a knowledge and natural ability on guitar that was effortless; a tradition passed down to him through the folk movement populated by Davy Graham, Bert Jansch and John Renbourn. His songs always float perfectly in that existential space that is loving and personal. John's finest and much remembered collection is 'Solid Air' - written for Nick Drake.

Nick Drake, a friend of John's throughout his short but brilliant career, was hardly noticed at the time; overshadowed by many other more strident Artists. Since the turn of this century, his perfect, fragile songs and his intricate guitar style have been re-discovered by a more restful, greying and understanding audience worldwide and his genius has been fully appreciated. Nick's Albums: Five leaves Left, Bryter Latyer and Pink Moon are amongst the most un-improvable and personally connecting compositions of a songwriter to have ever come into human consciousness.