Legendary guitarist and songwriter Martin Simpson will release his new album Some Kind of Jubilee on Topic Records, his musical home for more than two decades. The record marks a remarkable milestone—50 years since the release of Simpson’s debut album, Golden Vanity (1976)—and, in his own words, captures “my best work to date.”
For this landmark recording, Martin has gathered an extraordinary ensemble of collaborators he has met along his storied career. The album features performances from:
Greg Leisz (Jackson Browne, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell) – pedal steel guitar
Zac Hobbs (Rufus and Martha Wainwright, Emmylou Harris) – guitar
Liz Hanks (Richard Hawley, Liam Gallagher) – cello
Louis Campbell (Sam Sweeney, Sam Lee) – guitar
Ben Nicholls (Seth Lakeman, Cara Dillon) – double bass
Recorded at Jackson Browne’s Groovemaster studio in Santa Monica and completed in Yorkshire, the album weaves together newly written songs, reimagined traditional material, and fresh interpretations of classics from Simpson’s extensive catalogue.
Simpson’s journey began with Golden Vanity, recorded and produced by Bill Leader at Leader Sound and originally released on the Trailer label. Half a century later, Some Kind of Jubilee both honours that legacy and showcases the creative vitality of one of folk music’s most revered artists.
Martin will return to The Old Woollen May 17th with Liz Hanks and Louis Campbell, tickets now available
Here’s a clip from the last Old Woollen vist with Liz Hanks that was pure magic