Jekrny – CD

Singer-songwriter Mirek Paleek fulfils a long-held dream with fifteen songs from the repertoire of Jaroslav Jeek, Ji Voskovec and Jan Werich. After decades of admiring and performing these songs, he approaches this well-known material in his own way, choosing a simpler path focused directly on the songs rather than on large sounds, powerful voices and elaborate arrangements. Accompanied by a group of studio musician friends led by guitarist Pavel Fot, Paleek offers highly accessible recordings with a small instrumental line-up of guitars, bass guitar and guest accordion or saw. These versions present the beloved trio of Jeek, Voskovec and Werich in the spirit of home music-making, evening campfires and canoeing trips. From Civilizace to ivot je jen nhoda, the album delivers sympathetic yet far from trivial interpretations of songs that have been central to several generations of listeners. It combines a strong message with a return to simplicity in a distinctive singer-songwriter style.