The About Thyme project took root in August 1994. Looking for a way to combine their various backgrounds and influences, Jacqul McShee, Gerry Conway and Spencer Cozens came together to write and arrange new songs. They recorded at The Elephant Recording Studio in Wapping, London, from January to March 1995, with first class sound engineer Matt Butler. The result is About Thyme, an outstanding collection of original and traditional songs, drawn from their various folk, jazz and world music influences.
About Thyme features many of the musicians with whom Jacqui, Gerry and Spencer have worked over the years. These include Ralph McTell (vocals), Albert Lee (guitar), Mike Mainieri (vibes), John Giblin (bass) and John Martyn (guitar). The diverse styles of all the musicians appearing on the album combine to produce recordings full of vitality and freshness.