Jamaica Tape by Mark Mills
Its been a humbling year. Here is a humble live recording.
Earlier this year my wife and I took a trip to Portland, Jamaica. I brought with me an old tape recorder only, with the resolution that I would meet someone with a guitar and a space to lay down some raw acoustic tracks, for my father. After asking around, I paid a nice guy I met on the beach $10 USD to introduce me to a man who had guitars. He led me through the jungle to a 4 storey concrete building. I found myself mysteriously sitting with a 1920's parlour guitar, hand made by Washburn. Across from me Jeff Williams, a man who I may have known for centuries. Together we shared some of the richest island herbs, some relaxed jams (to which Jeff completely improvised, as he had never heard my music before), and one of the richest moments of my life. There is nothing quite like the kindness of a stranger. Thank you Jeff. I will return as soon as I can, and record side B. But in the meantime....
I dedicate this tape to pops,
love
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Tracklist
Credits
Recorded in the Jungle :: Portland, Jamaica (May 2014)
Live to tape
Mark Mills :: Rhythm & Voice
Jeff Williams :: Lead guitar
