Bert Jansch - Heartbreak (Édition StudioMasters) (1982/2014) [Hi-Res]

Recorded in June of 1981, Heartbreak was produced by two enthusiastic fans, brothers Rick and John Chelew. They borrowed money from their mother to finance the sessions and to pay enlisted musicians like Albert Lee and Jennifer Warnes to accompany Bert in the small Silverlake Studio where the album was recorded. During the sessions for the album, Bert also played a few live gigs at the legendary folk club, McCabe’s Guitar Shop in Santa Monica, California. As John Chelew was assisting with the booking of the club, it made sense to book Bert and help him earn some side money during the recording of Heartbreak. Fortunately for us, Rick and John had the foresight to document these concerts, and now the 30th Anniversary edition of Heartbreak has been further enhanced by a previously unreleased, complete live show from McCabe’s Guitar Shop.

Bert Jansch (1943–2011) was one of the most important figures in British folk, both for his solo recordings and his work with seminal British folk group, The Pentangle.

„Speaking personally I think this is one of the finest Bert albums, presenting his inimitable style and folk roots very well. His song selection is awesome, they are all about love and relationships, and definitely from the heart. Its a simply beautiful album, and i would highly recommend it.“ (All Music Guide)

Bert Jansch, acoustic guitar, vocal
Albert Lee, acoustic and electric guitar, mandolin
Randy Tico, bass
Matt Betton, drums (on tracks 1-5, 7, 8, 10)
Jack Kelly, drums (on tracks 6, 9)
Jennifer Warnes, vocals (on track 5)

Digitally remastered

Bert Jansch is listed as one of Rolling Stone magazine’s “Top 100 Guitar Players Of All Time.”