Ain't in No Hurry

Ain't in No Hurry, released in 2015, represents a pinnacle of Jorma Kaukonen's late-career acoustic period. Recorded at his Fur Peace Ranch in Ohio and produced by Larry Campbell, the album serves as a bridge between Kaukonen's blues-rock past with Hot Tuna and his deep devotion to traditional American fingerstyle guitar. The tracklist is a curated mix of original compositions and classic covers, including a definitive take on 'Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out' and a haunting rendition of 'Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?'. Campbell's presence as a multi-instrumentalist adds tasteful layers of mandolin and pedal steel that complement Kaukonen's intricate Piedmont style without crowding the mix. Critics, notably AllMusic, praised the album for its relaxed atmosphere and the technical proficiency that remains undiminished by age. It stands as a companion piece to 2009's River of Time, further solidifying Kaukonen's role as a primary custodian of the American folk-blues tradition.