Bert Jansch - Jack Orion (Bonus Track) (2026)

Bert Jansch's 1966 album "Jack Orion" stands as a foundational masterpiece in guitar music, redefining the British folk underground. Jansch reimagined traditional songs through a "folk-baroque" lens, elevating the acoustic guitar from a mere accompaniment to a sophisticated vehicle for melodic counterpoint in collaboration with John Renbourn. The technical innovation displayed in "Blackwaterside" notably influenced the development of rock music, serving as a direct precursor to the work of Led Zeppelin. By seamlessly integrating elements of jazz, blues, and classical music with Bill Leader’s intimate production, the album established the blueprint for the folk-jazz genre and the formation of Pentangle, capturing the distinct musical atmosphere of 1960s London.

Tracklist:
1-1 Bert Jansch - THE WAGGONER’S LAD [3:26]
1-2 Bert Jansch - THE FIRST TIME EVER I SAW YOUR FACE [1:42]
1-3 Bert Jansch - JACK ORION [9:46]
1-4 Bert Jansch - THE GARDENER [1:43]
1-5 Bert Jansch - NOTTAMUN TOWN [4:34]
1-6 Bert Jansch - HENRY MARTIN [3:11]
1-7 Bert Jansch - BLACK WATER SIDE [3:44]
1-8 Bert Jansch - PRETTY POLLY [4:01]
1-9 Bert Jansch - 900 MILES [3:06]