Further Reading
5th February 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.
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.