The Definitive Collection
Martin Simpson is one of the world's finest acoustic guitar players, a musician of extraordinary technical skill and versatility; unpredictable, individual and a player of great subtlety. Twice winner of theBBC Folk Musician of the Year Award, he is also an accomplished singer who is equally at home in English and American songs. He has an huge following in the U. S. where he lived for a number of years, building up a formidable legion of fans for his uncompromising blend of songs and instrumental virtuosity. This CD draws on his Topic recordings as well as tracks from some albums that he made in the U. S. plus contributions to anthologies.