Davy Graham

Folk, Blues & Beyond Bread & Wine

Seminal British folk-blues from an enduring master First released in 1965, Graham’s second studio album, Folk, Blues & Beyond, is an engrossing reminder of his huge talent. It’s a mixed bag of American and British traditionals all delivered in Graham’s earthy, dextrous style. The opener, Cocaine, is performed with a candour that encapsulates the unvarnished charm of the 60s London folk and blues scene. By contrast, Graham is joined by a jazzy ensemble on his cover of Wolf & Landesman’s Ballad Of The Sad Young

Men, presaging an intimate sound that artists such as John Martyn later made their own. Superb. [JD] Standout track: Ballad Of The Sad Young Men For fans of: John Martyn, Bert Jansch