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Martyn's final opus
At the time of his death in January 2009, Martyn had been recording with producer and long-time friend Jim Tullio, who drafted in co-producer Gary Pollitt to put together Martyn's final album from an assortment of vocal and guitar takes.
"John was a genius," Tullio said. "He made music more naturally than anyone I've ever met, as effortlessly as the way you and I speak."
The album, Heaven and Earth, will be released on May 3.
Source: The Guardian 
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John Martyn OBE (11 September 1948 - 29 January 2009) was a British singer-songwriter and guitarist. Over a 40 year career he released 20 studio albums, working with artists such as Eric Clapton and David Gilmour. He has been described by The Times as "an electrifying guitarist and singer whose music blurred the boundaries between folk, jazz, rock and blues". Biography Early life: Martyn was...
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I was lucky enough to see John Martyn twice in the early '80's in Perth. Both shows were outstanding.
He was a terrific live performer, wasn't he? Sadly missed.
No Way! Didn't realize he'd died! I saw him in Lisdoonvarna Co Clare Ireland in a small pub in '99, one of the best shows I've been to!
Has anyone listened to the newly released album?? It's magnificent!
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