Jamie Hartford is an American singer, musician, and songwriter.

Career

Jamie, the son of

John Hartford John Cowan Hartford (December 30, 1937 – June 4, 2001) was an American folk, country, and bluegrass composer and musician known for his mastery of the fiddle and banjo, as well as for his witty lyrics, unique vocal style, and extensive kn ...

, was raised in a musical environment, meeting and learning from artists such as

Johnny Cash John R. Cash (born J. R. Cash; February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003) was an American singer-songwriter. Most of his music contains themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption, especially songs from the later stages of his career. ...

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, Cowboy

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, and

John Prine John Edward Prine (; October 10, 1946 – April 7, 2020) was an American singer-songwriter of country-folk music. Widely cited as one of the most influential songwriters of his generation, Prine was known for his signature blend of humoro ...

. In his early career, Hartford occasionally filled in for

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performances. He also performed with the re-formed

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. During the mid-90s, Hartford was signed by

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and recorded an album with producer

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. This album was never released. Paladin Records released Hartford's album ''What About Yes'' in 1997. He was assisted by

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(guitar), Jeff "Stick" Davis (bass), and

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. Hartford paid homage to his father by recording an album with him ('' Hartford & Hartford'') and recorded an album of his father's songs (''Part of Your History: The Songs of John Hartford''). The Jamie Hartford Band includes

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(guitar), Rick Lonow (drums), Paco Ship (harmonica), and Charlie Chadwick (bass). The late singer-songwriter

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, who built 19th-century-style flamenco guitars, made a gift of one to Hartford.

Discography

Solo albums

* 1997: ''What About Yes'' (Paladin) * 2005: ''Part Of Your History The Songs Of John Hartford'' (New Sheriff)

With the Jamie Hartford Band

* 2000: ''Live'' (Wildwood) * 2004: ''Stuff That Works'' (Earwave)

With
John Hartford John Cowan Hartford (December 30, 1937 – June 4, 2001) was an American folk, country, and bluegrass composer and musician known for his mastery of the fiddle and banjo, as well as for his witty lyrics, unique vocal style, and extensive kn ...

* 1991: '' Hartford & Hartford'' (

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)

As guest musician

* 1991:

- '' The Mystery of Life'' ( Mercury) * 1996: Laura Boosinger - ''Sing It Yourself!'' (Native Ground) * 1997: RB Morris - ''...Take That Ride...'' ( Oh Boy) * 1998: Laura Boosinger - ''Down the Road'' (self-released) * 1998:

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- '' Other Voices, Too (A Trip Back to Bountiful)'' ( Elektra) * 1999: Fergie & The Steelheads - ''Drive, Drive, Drive'' (Music Mill) * 2002:

Billy Joe Shaver Billy Joe Shaver (August 16, 1939 – October 28, 2020) was an American singer and songwriter. Billy Joe was a prominent figure in the outlaw country genre. He is considered one of the great American songwriters of his generation. He has recei ...

- ''

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'' (

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) * 2005: The Peasall Sisters - ''Home to You'' (

Dualtone Dualtone Records is an American record label specializing in folk, Americana, and indie rock. It was founded in 2001 by Scott Robinson and Dan Herrington. The company is run by Robinson and the label's president, Paul Roper. Albums are distribute ...

) * 2005: various artists - '' Walk The Line (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)'' (

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) * 2006. various artists - ''Voice of the Spirit, Gospel of the South'' (

) * 2007:

- ''Everybody's Brother'' (

) * 2007:

and

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- '' Standard Songs for Average People'' ( Oh Boy) * 2007: various artists - '' Anchored in Love: A Tribute to June Carter Cash'' (

) * 2008:

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- ''Cash Cabin Sessions'' (Lucky Rebel Records) * 2009:

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& the Gatlin Brothers Band - ''Pilgrimage'' (

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) * 2009:

- ''Vince Mira'' (Lucky Rebel Records) * 2010: John Francis - ''The Better Angels'' (

) * 2010: various artists- '' Coal Miner's Daughter: A Tribute to Loretta Lynn'' ( Columbia) * 2010: various artists - '' Twistable, Turnable Man: A Musical Tribute to the Songs of Shel Silverstein'' ( Sugar Hill) * 2016:

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- '' Full Circle'' (

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) * 2016:

- '' White Christmas Blue'' (

)

As Composer

* 1999:

- ''Onward Through It All'' (

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) - track 12, "What I Want You To Say" * 2000:

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- ''Heartbreak Town'' ( Rounder) - track 3, "Somebody's Gonna Pay" * 2001: Mike Walker - ''Mike Walker'' ( DreamWorks SKG) - track 8, "I Want a Little More" (co-written with

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and Mike Walker) * 2002: Deryl Dodd - ''Pearl Snaps'' (Lucky Dog /

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) - track 6, "Good Things Happen" * 2002:

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- ''

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'' (

) - track 11, "Brand New Something Going On" (co-written with

) * 2002:

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- '' Can You Hear Me Now'' (

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) - track 5, "Hard Hard World" * 2005: Blue Merle - ''Burning in the Sun'' (

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) - track 10, "Part of Your History" (co-written with

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) * 2005:

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- '' Modern Day Drifter'' (

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) - track 6, "Good Things Happen" * 2006: David St. Romain - ''DSR'' (Intuit) - track 1, "Hard, Hard World" * 2006: various artists - ''Various – Hands Across The Water (A Benefit For The Children Of The Tsunami)'' (

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) - track 11, "Part Of Your History" (co-written with

) * 2011:

- ''

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'' (

) - track 9, "When You Gonna Come Around" (co-written with Gary Nicholson) * 2013:

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- '' Somebody's Gonna Pay'' (

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) - track 1, "Somebody's Gonna Pay"

As primary artist/song contributor

* 2001: various artists - ''A Tribute To John Hartford (Live From Mountain Stage)'' (Blue Plate) - track 5, ''Who Cut Your Heart Out?'"

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Hartford, Jamie Living people American rock guitarists American bluegrass guitarists Year of birth missing (living people)

Career

Discography

Solo albums

With the Jamie Hartford Band

With John Hartford John Cowan Hartford (December 30, 1937 – June 4, 2001) was an American folk, country, and bluegrass composer and musician known for his mastery of the fiddle and banjo, as well as for his witty lyrics, unique vocal style, and extensive kn ...

As guest musician

As Composer

As primary artist/song contributor

References

External links

With
John Hartford John Cowan Hartford (December 30, 1937 – June 4, 2001) was an American folk, country, and bluegrass composer and musician known for his mastery of the fiddle and banjo, as well as for his witty lyrics, unique vocal style, and extensive kn ...