Best known as the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra’s drumming dynamo, Alyn Cosker launched his career as a bandleader with the album Lyn’s Une for Linn Records in 2009. His group has since appeared at Glasgow and Edinburgh jazz festivals and at Celtic Connections and has … [Read more...]
Iona Fyfe Trio
Aberdeenshire folksinger, Iona Fyfe, has become one of Scotland’s finest young ballad singers, rooted deeply in the singing traditions of North East of Scotland. At nineteen years old, Iona has established a strong voicing of place in her repertoire and was a nominee for … [Read more...]
Under the Surface
Joost Lijbaart – drums / percussion Sanne Rambags – vocals and poetry Bram Stadhouders – guitar and electronics Under the Surface is a new Dutch band formed by Dutch drummer Joost Lijbaart (known for his work with Yuri Honing), guitarist Bram Stadhouders (known from his … [Read more...]
Filip Verneert and Enrique Simon
The Belgian guitarist Filip Verneert and the Spanish pianist Enrique Simon are soulmates , which results in a virtuoso musical conversation. Their music is at the same time melodic, engaging and surprising with roots in jazz and classical music. Filip and Enrique have … [Read more...]
Gnoss
Gnoss are a dynamic four-piece of fiddle, flute, guitar and percussion, that tackle energetic tune sets and driving folk song with a ‘maturity of ability many of a greater age will envy’ (Living Tradition). As current and former students at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, … [Read more...]