Jay Tamkin’s musical career has been on a steadily upward curve. Highlights of 2010 included several large festivals, a live session for the Paul Jones Show, a toured supporting Robin Trower and successful shows in Europe. This interview took place in 2009 close to the release of his album ‘Sorted’. They talked much about the young blues scene and Jay’s part in it.
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