Multi-instrumentalist
Martin Jenkins was part of the mid-'60s English folk revival, and made his official recording debut on
Second Spring (1969) by
Matthews' Southern Comfort. He was a member of the progressive pop band
Dando Shaft from 1969 until 1972, and then joined Hedgehog Pie. He played with
Bert Jansch's band for a time, and then rejoined his former
Dando Shaft bandmate
Kevin Dempsey in Whippersnapper, along with
Dave Swarbrick and
Chris Leslie. His proficiency on a multitude of instruments, including violin, cello, bass, and guitar, has placed him in high demand as a session musician. He moved in and out of various bands across the 1990s, pursuing his interest in traditional Balkan music, in addition to playing sessions for various artists, including
Shirley Collins. Jenkins died of a heart attack on May 17, 2011 in Bulgaria; he was 65 years old. ~ Bruce Eder