[1] Conklin's first album, Jackdaw, was released independently and achieved moderate[clarification needed] regional success with the single "River of Stories".
[citation needed] During 23 years of traveling and performing throughout Europe, Conklin shared the stage with a number of artists including bluesman Memphis Slim, folk guitarist John Renbourn, Chinese harpist Xu Feng Xia, blues artist John Hammond, and beat poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti.
[1] Conklin has also played a role in movie soundtracks including The Dolphin's Touch, from Wyke Farmer Productions, England, and numerous environmental and travel programs for German television.
[citation needed] He returned to the US in 2002, and released three albums on his own label, LC2 Music, Sudden Flight with partner Candy Cooper and Bittertruth.
as "songs of lost and found, with stellar performances from John Renbourn, Windham Hill bassist Michael Manring and virtuosic blues harmonica player Andreas Scherer.