Two strands of work make up Luka Bloom’s new album, Head and Heart. One recalls the early days of Joni Mitchell’s interest in jazz: the folk musician seeking out fresh perspectives. The other consists of celebrated songs that fans will be delighted to hear Luka’s take on. Bloom’s song choices are interesting and at times inspired (his reading of Ewan MacColl’s The Joy of Living is just that: a joy)…. His guitar lines breathe fresh life into covers of John Martyn’s Head and Heart and the Keith Jarrett-inspired choice, My Wild Irish Rose. Siobhan Long / Irish Times