John Martyn & Danny Thompson

The Profile

John Martyn was an English singer-songwriter noted for blending folk, jazz and blues; Danny Thompson is an English double bassist known for his work in the folk and folk-jazz circuits.

From the DeBaser review: Solid Air (early 1970s) is presented as a key album featuring Danny Thompson on double bass. The title track is described as dedicated to the depression of Nick Drake. The review mentions John Martyn's use of an Echoplex on electric guitar and collaborators including John Bundrick, Dave Mattacks and Richard Thompson; the album mixes ballads, folk-jazz, blues and restrained electric passages.

DeBaser's review praises John Martyn's Solid Air for blending folk, jazz, blues and restrained electric textures. Danny Thompson's double bass and contributions from notable folk-rock musicians are highlighted. The title track is presented as a tribute to Nick Drake.