LP black vinyl with download card
The world renowned guitarist, Bert Jansch, has long been celebrated for his innovative playing style, influencing generations of musicians and fans alike.
A companion piece to 1966’s Jack Orion, The Ornament Tree gets newly reissued with liner notes from Colin Harper, who wrote the biography of Bert and the new folk Revival, Dazzling Stranger.
Bert's eighteenth studio album comprises Scottish and Irish traditional songs. Filled with ballads like the title song and instrumentals ‘The Rocky Road to Dublin’ and ‘Lady Fair’. Tradition is threaded throughout with the accompaniment of Celtic fiddles, flutes and bodhran. It features performances from Maggie Boyle, Peter Boyle, Steve Tilston and Michael Klein.
It’s been over thirty years since The Ornament Tree’s initial release, here Jansch continues to prove his importance in contemporary folk with this timeless and invigorating offering.
1. The Ornament Tree (Bonny Portmore) 03:50
2. The Banks O'Sicily 03:33
3. The Rambling Boys Of Pleasure 04:40
4. The Rocky Road To Dublin 02:58
5. Three Dreamers 03:46
6. The Mountain Streams 03:49
7. The Blackbirds Of Mullamore 04:47
8. Ladyfair 02:15
9. The Road Tae Dundee 04:07
10. Tramps And Hawkers 03:15
11. The January Man 03:42
12. Dobbins Flowery Vale 03:33