Slow Magic, 1977–1978 is a collection of never-before-heard songs that Jeff Bridges wrote and recorded with a band of his oldest and closest friends.
Culled from a single decaying cassette tape labeled “July 1978,” these recordings are a window into the musical life of one of our greatest living actors who holds music as dear as all the art forms he participates in. The raw and organic tone of these recordings evokes the breeze and spirit of 1970’s Venice and Malibu beach where they were recorded.
I talked with Jeff about these sessions, his process as an artist, and how the multitude of mediums he participates in all blend together.
Slow Magic is in stores exclusively on Record Store Day on April 12th. You can go to jeffbridges.com to check out all of Jeff’s work including his amazing photography, drawings, and the fascinating “Life is but a Dream” series.
Radar features discussions with artists and industry leaders who are creators and devotees of music and is produced by Dylan Hundley and The Vinyl District. Dylan Hundley is an artist and performer, and the co-creator and lead singer of Lulu Lewis and all things at Darling Black. She co-curates and hosts Salon Lulu which is a New York based multidisciplinary performance series. She is also a cast member of the iconic New York film Metropolitan.
