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Welcome to the growing collection of rare-muses and other things. The Media page contains links to my music and video. Thanks for your visit enjoy your time here.
“In ancient Greek religion and mythology, the Muses are the inspirational goddesses of literature, science, and the arts. They were considered the source of the knowledge embodied in the poetry, lyric songs, and myths that were related orally for centuries.”
I hope you enjoy your time here.
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“Kingdom Coronation”… A new video ‘celebration’
“Kingdom” 1976. A song from the album by the folk jazz group Dando Shaft. Eight original songs and three trad. arrangements. This song was written just about fifty years ago. Late ’73 through to ’75 Jenks and Coopz were on the road playing pubs and clubs around the UK. They were given the opportunity…
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John Hartford
John Hartford was an American folk, country, bluegrass composer and musician. Known for his mastery of the fiddle and banjo, as well as for his witty lyrics, unique vocal style. As a folklorist he had extensive knowledge of the history of the Mississippi River. His most successful song is “Gentle on My Mind”. It was…
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Biff Rose – Molly
The truly enigmatic music of Biff. This song of love and loss defines the poignant. It contains a chord which once heralded a paragraph of praise in The Guardian newspaper. “Lovely song from the 1968 LP, “The Thorn in Mrs. Rose’s Side,” w/ Rose himself on piano & strings arranged by Kirby Johnson. Eye candy—apart…
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Quiet Riot “Bigger Bombs”
The only studio recording of the Coventry band Quiet Riot. “the other night”, Thursdays at the Freemasons Tavern. Many great nights. “The Bomb Song” was recorded at Woodworm Studios in 1983. Writen by Dave Cooper it features Dando Shaft members Mart Jenkins, Kev Dempsey and Ted Kay as well as Rob Armstrong, Bub’s White,…
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“Just Like Anything” Jackson C Frank
Thanks to David Trinder for images Personal Memories Dave Cooper is a founder member of 70’s Folk Jazz group Dando Shaft. and created this video. Here he sings a version of the seminal Jackson C Frank song. “I had a personal and mystical association with Jack. At the age of 17 he inspired me to write…
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Lee Ritenour & Kurt Elling River Man
Lee Ritenour & Kurt Elling River Man Album : Rhythm Sessions (2012) source The work of amiable and prolific smooth-jazz hero Lee Ritenour is steeped in the sublime tones and techniques of jazz guitarists such as Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass and Kenny Burrell. Exposed to those six-string masters as a child in Los Angeles, where…
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Dave Cooper sings Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
Dave Cooper sings Smoke Gets In Your Eyes Dando Shaft guitarist Dave Cooper croons through an old standard at luthier Rob Armstrong’s house in Coventry, October 2006, on one of Rob’s guitars.” This is one of my all-time favourite lyrics by Otto Harbach with a classic Jerome Kern melody. From an evening with the beloved Maartin…
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Bert Jansch and Martin Jenkins – Avocet (live, 1978)
This video was originally uploaded by Tim Wilson in 2017, and proved hard to find for a while. Bert and Mart a wonderful duet.Some might say Martin was somewhat written out of Bert’s story. They did two world tours together and Martin made an important contribution to the body of work at the time. This…
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POLLY BOLTON – THE LAKE ISLE OF INNISFREE
Polly Bolton-the Lake of Innisfree – Steve Dunachie – piano (W.B.Yeats/Dunachie) From the album ‘Songs from a cold open field’ source Polly is recognised as one of the leading exponents of decorative style of tradition British singing. She began singing in the folk clubs of Leamington Spa, along with June Tabor, in the mid 1960’s.…
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Kevin Dempsey and Dave Swarbrick – Cropredy 1999
Kevin Dempsey and Dave Swarbrick performing at the Cropredy festival in 1999. source Kevin Dempsey is a master performer on the guitar, an arranger, a singer and a top quality live entertainer. He is one of the most sought-after musicians on the UK folk scene and beyond, and has played and recorded with many of…
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Dando Shaft – Shadows Across The Moon Live In Italy
A new rerelease of “Shadows Across the Moon” out next week on Talking Elephant. Thanks to all who made this happen. Really pleased with the finished job CD and insert. Dando Shaft – Shadows Across The Moon Live In Italy Source
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Martin Jenkins – Sweet Mother Earth (with help from the boys)
Always here with us. At this time we remember..Our friend Martin Jenkins . Thanks to his loving son Ray Jenkins for this arrangement of “Mother Earth” Beautiful. Source
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“September Wine” The acoustic music of Dando Shaft
Source “Mystic Minstrels by the fire blowing their best for everyone…” “September Wine” The acoustic music of Dando Shaft. Our invocation to the autumn season of mists and mellow fruitfulness. Early exploration of asymmetric time signatures. How effortlessly Jenks’ vocals flow in 7/8 one of the great singers of the folk revival.
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Dando Shaft-Cold Wind
From The Dando Shaft Anthology This is for people’s personal enjoyment only. “The six-man Ice Team for The Coldest Journey will be confronting amongst the most inhospitable conditions on the planet, operating in near permanent darkness and enduring temperatures as low as -90°C. Below is an overview of the conditions and terrain they can expect to…
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John Martyn – Small Hours (1978)
John Martyn at Reading University singing Small Hours from ‘One World’ 20/10/1978 “A guy walks out, sits down, and announces, “I’m the warm up band.” We started booing. Then he starts playing through Floyd’s surround sound in an open air stadium. When he’s through we were shouting for more. This guy single-handedly blew a few…
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Bulgarian Folk Jazz
Bulgarian Folk Jazz – Devoiko, Mari Hubava Absolutely beautiful piece! Sung by the wonderful Milena Karadjova Jazz versions of seven bulgarian folk songs frop Rodopa mountain. Джаз версии на седем български народни песни от Родопа планина. Before down – Devoiko mari hubava Предутрин – Девойко, мари хубава All arrangements written by Veselin Koychev. Vocal…
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Biff Rose Vinyl LP
Price: (as of – Details) Biff Rose – Biff Rose – (Vinyl, LP, Album) Manufacturer : Buddah Records Label Buddah Records ASIN:B00HZVQZP6 Number of discs1 A songwriter, pianist, and comedian, Biff Rose was a cheerful anomaly in the rock & roll scene of the 1960s and ’70s, a tunesmith whose music had more…
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Eclectik (gatefold – Limited Edition)
Price: (as of – Details) Product Dimensions : 31 x 31 x 1 cm; 235 g Manufacturer : Cristal Records Manufacturer reference : CRV 1 Label : Cristal Records ASIN : B097SPGNJ6 Number of discs : 2 Download tracks on Apple Music here!…
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Transmutatio 1
Dr. Dick Whall. My humble homage to my tutor and guide. Passage into the digital via the ancient trades of flint and knowledge. “Documentum de transmutatio : rhizomatous modelling in hypertext for the digital reformation and extension of gallery circumscribed art-installation 1992 Home
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Sylvain Luc – Sous le Ciel de Paris
R.I.P. Sylvain Luc (7 April 1965 – 13 March 2024) Sous le Ciel de Paris French guitarist Sylvain Luc began to hone his jazz improvisations in the 1980s, when he first discovered jazz as a teenager. He studied at the prestigious Academy de Bayonne as a child, mastering the guitar, cello, violin, and mandolin,…
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The Top Indie Folk Releases for Modern Folk Music Lovers
The Top Indie Folk Releases for Modern Folk Music Lovers. Are you a lover of indie folk music? If yes, then you are in luck. This promises to be a fantastic year for indie folk music lovers, with a myriad of talented artists releasing new music. As we usher in the new year, it’s time…
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The Evolution of Folk Rock: From The Byrds to Pentangle and Beyond
Folk rock is a subgenre of rock music that combines traditional folk music with elements of rock. It emerged in the mid-1960s, with The Byrds’ hit song “Mr. Tambourine Man” being the first major hit of the genre. Since then, folk rock has evolved and diversified, incorporating various musical styles and influences. In this piece,…
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The Banjo and Folk jazz
The Banjo and Folk jazz Jake Blount: A Performer and Scholar of Traditional Black Folk Music on the History of Altamont Recorded by Black Stringband in the 1940s. Jake Blount is a highly accomplished performer and scholar of traditional black folk music. He has spent countless hours studying and performing the music of his…
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