Purpose and Grace

'purpose and grace' marks a bold and confident step for simpson. the wide-ranging repertoire and exemplary performances he has coaxed from his fellow performers make this his finest recording to date. it takes its very apposite title from the great american songwriter yip harburg - "i am one of the last of a small tribe of troubadours who still believe that life is a beautiful and exciting journey with a purpose and grace well worth singing about". the album marks a bold and confident step for simpson.