Andy Roberts - And The Great Stampede. CD. (Fledgling - FLED 3064) Deluxe reissue of this splendid 1973 album, remastered from the original master tapes and now with five previously unreleased bonus tracks. A one time Liverpool Scene member in the 1960s and later part of Plainsong, Grimms as well as touring with Pink Floyd, Roger McGough and Roy Harper. Roberts is one of the UK's most acknowledged performers.This eclectic, edge of folk rock album was first released on Elektra and features Mick Kaminski, Zoot Money Pat Donaldson and B J Cole. Deluxe digi pack that comes with a sixteen page booklet contains sleeve notes by Roberts himself.

Chris McGregor's Brotherhood Of Breath - Brotherhood Of Breath. CD. (Fledgling - FLED3062) Joe Boyd produced first album originally released in 1971 on the Neon label. One of the truly modern jazz big bands The Brotherhood of Breath, led by South African McGregor, had a tremendous impact on future European big bands. They incorporated the true spirit of Afro Music into an ecstatic trance of jazz and rock stylings which reaches a majestic peak on the 20 minute "Night Poem". Mini gatefold card LP sleeve styled package.

Chris McGregors Brotherhood Of Breath - Brotherhood. CD. (Fledgling - FELD 3063) The long overdue release on CD of this 1972 classic by Chris McGregor, it's first officical re-release. Following on from their stunning debut, they incorporated the true spirit of Afro Music into an ecstatic trance of jazz and rock stylings. It's one of those albums that you simply have to spread the word about, it's energetic mix of Jazz and Word styles is enthralling and invigorating. One of the truly modern jazz big bands The Brotherhood of Breath, led by South African Mcgregor, had a tremendous impact on future European big bands. Remastered from the original master tapes. Digi Pack.

Davy Graham & Shirley Collins - Folk Roots - New Routes. CD. (Fledgling - FLED3052) CD re-issue of this 1964 release which was Davy's second album, and on which, as the title suggested, Shirley Collins showed that a love of traditional English music shouldn't be a retrogressive thing. Like Peter Bellamy, Shirley was encouraging UK folk to progress before Fairport were even out of short trousers, which makes the fact that she married one of them even more ironic!!

Dorris Henderson & John Renbourne - Watch The Stars. CD. (Fledgling - FLED 3055) First released in 1967, Watch The Stars is a remarkable long-lost gem from the mid-'sixties British folk revival. A beautiful collection of folk, blues and haikus, the album melds a folk-boom topicality with a fine "beat" sensibility: uniting the Afro-American West Coast with suburban London. Long out-of-print, the record is an early milestone in the careers of Dorris Henderson (also of Eclection, the band that kickstarted the careers of Trevor Lucas and Georg Kajanus) and John Renbourn. On the album Dorris and John are joined by the classical guitarist Tim Walker and Danny Thompson (from Pentangle) on double bass. Contains two songs written by Anne Briggs and an early cover of Arthur Lee’s "Message To Pretty". For this carefullly remastered edition Fledgling have restored all the elements of the original artwork and added several previously unpublished photographs. Not previously available on compact disc. Deluxe slipcased packaging.

Fotheringay - Fotheringay. CD. (Fledgling - FLED3044) Fully remastered edition of this 1970 album approved by Joe Boyd and captures Sandy Denny at the height of her singing and writing abilities. Arrangements and production are beautiful especially on tracks like "Nothing More","The Pond & The stream" and the oh so impressive "Banks Of the Nile". Includes 4 soundboard bonus tracks from 1970, two of which are previously unreleased. Nice illustrated booklet rounds off the package.

Helen Watson - Blue Slipper. CD. (Fledgling - FLED 3058) Re-release of the folk songstress' debut 1987 album. Re-mastered from the original master tapes and now with two previously unreleased demo tracks and two rare B-sides sa bonus tracks. Produced by Glynn John and featuring members of Little Feat, The Eagles and Fairport Convention as backing musicians, this is a classy effort all the way through. Includes: "You’re Not The Rule (You’re The Exception)", "Chrome Soldier", "Rock Myself To Sleep" and "Don’t Stop Now."

John Kirkpatrick - Carolling & Crumpets. CD. (Fledgling - FLED 3060) A warming journey through the English mid winter through the medium of song. Accordion maestro Kirkpatrick takes the listener through the aural riches of many classic festive carols and traditional songs. A real treat for the cold nights and celebrations of the Winter months. Includes: "The Miners Dream Of Home", "The Holly & The Ivy", "The Cherry Tree Carol" and "That Great Christmas Pud" Not too sure why there is a cow on the front cover though.

John Kirkpatrick - Make No Bones. Dble CD. (Fledgling - FLED 3065) Eighteen track live extravaganza from the gifted squeezebox player. At the forefront of the British Folk scene for decades and still at the top of his game, he entertains an enthralled audience without any accompanyment, this is strictly a solo performance. An appropriately titled album from a player who lets the mood of the evening shape each performance, someone who never holds back, regardless of the consequences. Includes: "On Yonder Old Oak", "Cold Blows The Wind", "The Ironbridge Hornpipe" and "St George's Day."

Ralph Mctell - Gates Of Eden. CD. (Fledgling - TPGCD 26) The superb singer-songwriter here records interpretations of songs by artists who have had a formative influence on his song writing. In particular Ralph is focusing on tracks from his own distant past that have shown him inspiration and made him believe he could be a writer himself. Obviously a highly personal work, this is a high class performance by the man, giving his all to honour the tracks closest to his heart. Features tracks by Blind Blake, Big Bill Broonzy, Reverend Gary Davis, Mance Lipscombe, Blind Boy Fuller, Bob Dylan and Woody Guthrie.

Shirley Collins And Davy Graham - Folk Routes, New Routes. CD. (Fledgling - FLED 3052) CD re-issue of this 1964 release which was Davy's second album, and on which, as the title suggested, Shirley Collins showed that a love of traditional English music shouldn't be a retrogressive thing. Like Peter Bellamy, Shirley was encouraging UK folk to progress before Fairport were even out of short trousers, which makes the fact that she married one of them even more ironic!! Housed in a slipcase.

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