Prodigal Son (CD)

Simpson's album quot;Prodigal Sonquot; demonstrates his further growth as a player, singer and composer, with an eclectic mix of British and American traditional and composed songs as well as some stunning compositions of his own. He has also brought in musicians of superb caliber to enhance the recording. Kate Rusby and Kellie While add backing vocals, there is Danny Thompson on bass and Andy Cutting on accordion and the great Jackson Browne adds vocals to Simpson's masterful take on the Randy Newman classic, quot;Louisiana 1927quot;, a tribute to New Orleans where he lived for several years. Other highpoints are his own compositions quot;Never Any Goodquot; which he wrote for his father and the instrumental piece quot;Mother Lovequot; written for his daughter Molly. Housed in a striking digipack, with outstanding photography by David Angel, the complete package of quot;Prodigal Sonquot; is Simpson's best to date.