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