Iain Matthews of Fairport Convention, Southern Comfort and Plainsong fame, returns, after a long absence, with a stunning collection of new songs and stunning jazz arrangements. On paper the pairing of Iain Maatthews and Edbert Derix is a strange one. Egbert Derix is an established jazz composer, from the Netherlands and Iain Matthew's roots, have taken hold in contemporary singer/songwriter circles. However, if we break down these borders, look deeper and think in terms of quality, rather than genres, it's a musical marriage made in heaven. Their second collaborative album focuses around some remarkable new songs. Matthews draws deep upon his recollections of London in the swinging 'sixties 'When The Floyd Were On The Prow'l and some powerful reflections upon life now 'Pebbles In The Road' and 'Joy Mining'. Derix has an unerring sense of the perfect melody and chords. A musical marriage made in heaven indeed Also available FLED3083 'JOY MINING'