Jon Mark – Songs For A Friend (1975)

"Songs For A Friend" is the second solo album by British singer, guitarist, and songwriter Jon Mark, leader of the renowned jazz-rock duo Mark-Almond. Released in April 1975 on Columbia Records, the album is subtitled "Bird With a Broken Wing Suite."

The album is dedicated to the memory of David Sadler, the musician's spiritual mentor and close friend.

The album's music is a melancholic, mature, and sophisticated blend of acoustic folk and soft jazz-rock. Jon Mark's warm vocals and classical guitar are set against exquisite arrangements featuring a full-scale string orchestra and prominent American jazz and session musicians.