For Bert Jansch
Around the world in 80 plays
"A lot of people are going to have a lot of fun playing something on this guitar."
The Journey
Each chosen artist is playing something Bert-inspired. It might be a piece they have specially created, or their version of a Bert song – or something of their own that resonates with Bert’s music or his ecological and social concerns. Each musician sends their video here, to the Bert Jansch Foundation, before choosing the next artist who will receive the travelling guitar. Bert’s light is still riding high – as evidenced by these amazing artists and their tributes.
Johnny Marr Starts the Journey
Johnny Marr, guitarists of the Smiths, who became friends and performed with Bert in his later years kicked-off this journey playing on the latest version of Bert’s favourite Yamaha – the LL TransAcoustic. Johnny is captivated by the ‘hidden magic’ within this guitar and we are sure that Bert would have loved it too. This is the guitar chosen by the Bert Jansch Foundation to travel across continents for Around the world in 80 plays – a project that will support the Foundation’s aims of helping young acoustic musicians.
Latest Video - Gerry Leonard
Former musician director for David Bowie, Gerry Leonard has created a unique track to honour Bert and Bowie. More details on Gerry’s page.
The Artists





















































