Cairn, by Fergus McCreadie

Cairn

by Fergus McCreadie

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SIMON, CSABA Sophisticated compositional work, thank you!

Tim Mee Terrific stuff. Hard to know how to categorise it but I guess it’s driving piano-led jazz with some powerful classical influences. Every so often the upright bass cones to the fore and is a thing of beauty. A classy, relaxing and uplifting collection. Favorite track: The Stones of Brodgar.

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1.	North 04:45	buy track
2.	Cairn 07:33	buy track
3.	Across Flatlands 04:46	buy track
4.	The Stones of Brodgar 05:30	buy track
5.	Jig 08:29	buy track
6.	Tide 05:56	buy track
7.	Tree Climbing 07:16	buy track
8.	An Old Friend 09:06	buy track
9.	Cliffside 07:42	buy track

about

The Scottish wunderkind pianist’s second album, Cairn, looks set to establish his global presence as a composer, pianist and bandleader with its freshness of sound and originality. Rooted in the Scottish tradition and inspired by Scottish landscapes, Cairn combines contemporary, jazz and classical influences in a profound, mesmerising and compelling way. Fergus works with established trio of bassist David Bowden and drummer Stephen Henderson; Cairn is a testament to their instrumental command, originality and communication. In October 2020 Fergus was awarded Best Instrumentalist at the Scottish Jazz Awards.

credits

released January 29, 2021

All compositions by Fergus McCreadie and arranged by the trio

Fergus McCreadie - Piano
David Bowden - Double Bass
Stephen Henderson - Drums

Recorded at QuietMoney Studios, Hastings, 7 & 8 January 2020
Mixed by James McMillan at QuietMoney Studios, Hastings
Mastered by Michael Scherchen at The Mix Factory, London

Artwork design by Oli Bentley, Split
Photos by Dave Stapleton

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Fergus McCreadie Glasgow, UK

Awarded the ‘Best Instrumentalist’ Award at the Scottish Jazz Awards aged only 20, Fergus McCreadie is one of Scotland’s most exciting young artists. His debut album with his trio, ‘Turas,’ has been praised for ‘reflecting his engagement with the Scottish landscape and musical tradition while also showing a firm grasp of the Jazz Piano tradition.’ (Jazz In Europe) ... more

discography

Forest Floor

Apr 2022
Cairn

Jan 2021
Turas

Dec 2018

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