Jayl's debut CD, entitled "The World & the Hooded Man" was released in late 1997 on The Invicta Label to much critical acclaim.

This groundbreaking work, sponsored by The Princes Trust and endorsed by HRH The Prince of Wales himself, has sold many thousands of copies throughout the world after a blaze of publicity including amazing live appearances, T.V. Coverage and extensive radio airplay. Moreover, the CD breaks new ground in it's refusal to be cast into any one genre.

The work is oozing with innovation and ranges across a wide spectrum of themes and styles. It's great versatility and passion has appealed to all kinds of people from varying backgrounds, ages and musical tastes.

There are composition and performance contributions from some of the finest up-and-coming UK writers and musicians, many of them from Gloucestershire; where the album was recorded at Phantom Power Studios. The artists involved include Andy Gilliams (writer of "Alabama Green Juice Jar"), Gerry White, Steve Jones, Tim Buckmaster, Googe, Steve Trigg, Andy Wood & Dan Bailey (from the band "Total Silence"), Sarah & Laurie Cheape and Marcus McIrnerney. The work was produced in a collaboration between Jayl himself and by Steve Hall (producer of the early work of 90's sensations EMF.)

The cover "The Marsh Phantom" is the work of the acclaimed English painter Terry Anthony.

The lyrics and music capture Jayl's fascination with the legends and the myths of Olde England as well as containing a unique blend of romance, aggression and modern concepts unparalled on any other 90's recording.

Judge for yourselves by clicking on the spinning CD below......

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