Jean is one of the most significant and important balladeers of our generation. It may be that she is one of the remaining links to a genuine American folk tradition. I love the song
"The L and N Don't Stop Here Anymore". I've been working on it.

Jean has proven that a trad folk singer can be really knowledgeable about her role in the music. She has studied not only as a performer but as a scholar in the field.

Mary and I wish her speedy recovery.