Bert Jansch, The Black Swan, LP UK Drag City 2006 - DC325

In fact, this is the last and beautiful studio album of this artist, recorded by producer Noah Georgeson and sound engineer Beau Fletcher. The master was then made by Bunt Stafford-Clark at the Townhouse studios. The cover design by Adam Jansch is very suggestive. Inside we find photographs also by Loren Auerbach, Bert's wife.

Di fatto è questo l'ultimo e bellissimo album in studio di questo artista, registrato dal produttore Noah Georgeson e il fonico Beau Fletcher. Il master è poi stato realizzato da Bunt Stafford-Clark negli studi Townhouse. Molto suggestivo è il disegno di copertina di Adam Jansch. All'interno  troviamo fotografie di cui è autrice anche Loren Auerbach, moglie di Bert.

Tracks: 1. The Black Swan, 2. High Days, 3. When the Sun Comes Up, 4. Katie Cruel, 5. My Pocket's Empty, 6. Watch the Stars, 7. A Woman Like You, 8. The Old Triangle, 9. Bring Your Religion, 10. Texas Cowboy Blues, 11. Magdalina's Dance, 12. Hey Pretty Girl

Musicians: Bert Jansch: guitar and vocals, Beth Orton: vocals (3, 4 & 6), guitar (6), Devendra Banhart: vocals (4), Paul Wassif: guitar (5), slide guitar (7), banjo (11), Noah Georgeson: percussion (1), bass (9 & 10), Otto Hauser: drums (3, 5, 6 & 9), percussion (4 & 7), Kevin Barker: lead guitar (6), percussion (4), Helena Espvall: cello (1), Adam Jansch: keyboards (1 & 9), David Roback: slide guitar (3), Richard Good: slide guitar (9), Pete Newsom: drums (10), Maggie Boyle: flute (11)