Cairn
Colour Vinyl
Fergus McCreadie
Awards:
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Presto Recording of the Week, 5th February 2021
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2021
In its chemistry of improv adventures and rock-power payoffs Cairn represents vivid evidence of an evolution already earning comparisons with the early work of Esbjörn Svensson. The pianist’s...
Cairn
Colour Vinyl
Fergus McCreadie
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Awards:
-
Presto Recording of the Week, 5th February 2021
-
Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2021
In its chemistry of improv adventures and rock-power payoffs Cairn represents vivid evidence of an evolution already earning comparisons with the early work of Esbjörn Svensson. The pianist’s...
About
Scottish wunderkind Fergus McCreadie's second album, Cairn, looks set to establish his global presence as a formidable 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.
Contents and tracklist
- Cairn
Spotlight on this release
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Fergus McCreadie - Cairn
5th Feb 2021
Young Scottish pianist, composer and bandleader Fergus McCreadie beats the sophomore slump with a celebration and exploration of his Scottish heritage. Inspired by both modern jazz music and Scottish folk tradition, Cairn is a continually engaging listen.
Awards and reviews
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Presto Recording of the Week5th February 2021
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Presto Recordings of the YearFinalist 2021
February 2021
In its chemistry of improv adventures and rock-power payoffs Cairn represents vivid evidence of an evolution already earning comparisons with the early work of Esbjörn Svensson. The pianist’s trio partners David Bowden and Stephen Henderson both play in the Scottish pipes-and-flute quintet Dosca, and a fusion of Celtic traditions and the global expressiveness of swing and funk grooves drive this fine set of McCreadie originals.
5th February 2021
In a genre that often looks to the past as much as to the future, Cairn’s traditional sounds prove it doesn’t hurt to look a little further back.
