Bill Leader passed away 💫🌸💫

 

From Joe Boyd:

“ Very sad to learn of the passing of Bill Leader. Bill was responsible for so many of the great recordings of British folk music, from Martin Carthy to the Watersons to Bert Jansch, John Renbourn and a conrnucopia of traditional singers and instrumentalists from across the British Isles. He was a wonderful teacher from whom I learned so much, a generous spirit beloved by all he touched. May he rest in peace.”

I add my humble condolences to his family and close friends with an heartfelt thank you for all the care and love for music.

Neil Ardley, Ian Carr and Don Rendell - Greek Variations & other Aegean exercises (Columbia 1970/Decca 2025)

 

If you have £ 1950 for a 1970 NM original copy on EMI Columbia SCX 6414 that’s fine… 

… or buy pronto a September 2025 reissue from original master-tapes, as I did!

That’s a must-have record in the noblest British heritage of Mike Westbrook, Mike Gibbs, John Surman, The Chitinous Ensemble and all the gems issued in late ‘60s/early ‘70s.

Buy it with confidence and respect due to such a masterpiece, and enjoy this amazing music.

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Q: Who are you, warrior?

 

A: I’m a Nal Knight, Lord of the Skin Deep, Dark territories.

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