Originally released in 2006, The Black Swan was Jansch's last studio album, bookending his tremendous contribution to music. Available on limited edition jade green vinyl as part of Bert Jansch 80, celebrating the enduring legacy of Bert Jansch's peerless guitar playing and songwriting. An important release that sees Jansch's revered style boosted by musical admirers Beth Orton, Devendra Banhart, Otto Hauser, Helena Espvall and Noah Georgeson. Featuring sentimental ode "High Days," the beautiful title track, instrumental "Hey Pretty Girl" and the country-spirited "Texas Cowboy Blues." Beth Orton accompanies with her mesmeric vocals on "When the Sun Comes Up" and the traditional folk song of withered glory "Katie Cruel," which has been brilliantly rearranged and features Devendra Banhart. Jansch's extraordinary perceptive lyricism and exceptional songwriting makes The Black Swan a vital record in his canon.