Solo & Duo Instrumental

May 2004 — All Time Top 20 — Culburnie Records — Solo & Duo Instrumental — CD — CUL121CD

Alasdair Fraser is one of Scotland’s leading exponents of the fiddle and has great stage presence. He has made many recordings both solo and with his group Skyedance. He is joined on this album by Natalie Haas, a stunning cellist from America, who has been touring with Alasdair. Natalie has been… read more

February 2004 — Solo & Duo Instrumental — Stream or Download only — CDTRAX255

Winner of the coveted Danny Kyle Award at Celtic Connections in 2003 (then aged 15) and the In The Tradition Awards 2001, Harriet Bartlett has been playing the piano accordion for eight years, adding vocals to her performance over the past two years. The album consists of four songs and eight… read more

November 2003 — G2 Label — Solo & Duo Instrumental — CD — G2CD7003

Keltik Elektrik vol 1 Hogmanay (Scottish New Year - in case you didn’t know!) has always been a big thing in Edinburgh. For years people would gather at the Tron Kirk in the High Street to await the midnight chimes, but the past few years have seen this traditional event grow into a major… read more

May 2003 — £7 Last Few Copies — Solo & Duo Instrumental — CD — CDTRAX239

Alec Finn of De Dannan and Kevin MacLeod of The Occasionals share a passion for vintage mandolins, bouzoukis, resonator, slide and tenor guitars, crafted in the 20th century, the zenith of their development. This spirited Scots/Irish collaboration features a wide range of great traditional Scottish… read more

April 2003 — Solo & Duo Instrumental — CD — CDTRAX242

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January 2003 — Solo & Duo Instrumental — Singers & Songwriters — Stream or Download only — CDTRAX243

Tony Cuffe on vocals, guitar, harp and harmonium. Featuring backing band Jock Tamson’s Bairns on Sae Will We Yet. Other performers Jerry O’Sullivan (uilleann pipes, whistle), John Skelton (bodhrán), Jenny Clark (vocals), Derek Hoy (fiddle), Laurel Martin (fiddle), Pat O’Gorman (flute), Billy… read more

December 2002 — G2 Label — Solo & Duo Instrumental — CD — G2CD7008

Keltik Elektrik vol 3 Outrageous Scottish party music. Pumping out a third slab of untamed Celtic electro beat for your ears and feet, supercharging the trademark grooves, samples and loops with stunning live playing by top Scottish musicians. Old and new tunes, synthesised and realised with style… read more

October 2002 — Solo & Duo Instrumental — CD — Double CD — CDTRAX238D

Both discs feature Natalie in full flight on fiddle and feet, with storming sessions of Cape Breton tunes. Guest stepdancers perform at the concert, and a whole hall full of dancers step, hoot and holler their way through the square dance. Ever since she picked up a fiddle at the age of nine,… read more

April 2002 — £7 Last Few Copies — Solo & Duo Instrumental — CD — CDTRAX227

The music on this album is made up of original versions of tunes found in the Scottish lute and cittern manuscripts of the 17th century, arrangements of tunes from the 18th and 20th centuries, and new pieces composed in 2001. Rob is a master of the 12-course lute, cittern, mandour and oud. He is… read more

February 2002 — Solo & Duo Instrumental — CD — CDTRAX226

Following up on the highly acclaimed 1998 recording Pourquoi Quebec?, the breadth of Tony McManus’ mastery and vision is now revealed with his third album, Ceol More. Featuring accompaniment from Capercaillie’s Ewen Vernal (bass) and Salsa Celtica’s Guy Nicolson (tablas), the album reflects… read more

May 2001 — Culburnie Records — Solo & Duo Instrumental — CD — CUL118D

Alasdair Fraser (fiddle, viola) and Paul Machlis (piano, synthesizers) with Natalie Haas (cello) and Todd Phillips (bass). The first of a series dedicated to Scotland’s fiddle heritage, this album features classic favorites which Alasdair and Paul have performed over the many years of their… read more

November 2000 — G2 Label — Solo & Duo Instrumental — CD — G2CD7006

Keltik Elektrik vol 2 Pumping out a second slab of untamed Celtic electro beat for your ears and feet, supercharging the trademark grooves, samples and loops with stunning live playing by top Scottish musicians. Driving fiddle, swaggering pipes, feral guitars, wailing whistles, quicksilver… read more

October 2000 — Celtic Collections — Solo & Duo Instrumental — CD — CDGMP8005

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October 2000 — £6 Overstocks — Solo & Duo Instrumental — CD — CDTRAX203

Original tracks from the celebrated Cape Breton fiddler. The last train left Judique Station a long time ago but The Judique Flyer, better known today as master Cape Breton fiddler Buddy MacMaster, is still making regular stops. At the age of 76 MacMaster, who was recently named a member of the… read more

September 2000 — £6 Overstocks — Solo & Duo Instrumental — CD — CDTRAX202

Hamish and Dick’s groundbreaking album was originally released in 1990, when this unique fusion of folk and jazz burst forth on the Scottish music scene. At the time both Hamish and Dick were independently experimenting with other musicians and line-ups, and there are items included on this album… read more

March 2000 — Solo & Duo Instrumental — CD — CDTRAX192

Jack Evans with Mairi Campbell & Jenny Gardner read more

December 1999 — Solo & Duo Instrumental — Stream or Download only — CDTRAX187

In 1816 Captain Simon Fraser of Knockie published a collection of 230 airs and melodies from the Highlands and Islands and left a legacy of Celtic music that has endured by its merit into the 21st century. The Captain’s Collection was recently broadcast by BBC Radio Scotland as a major drama… read more

October 1999 — Solo & Duo Instrumental — Stream or Download only — CDTRAX183

The Orkney sisters present more Orcadian, Shetland, Scottish and original tunes. With Aaron Jones (bass), Eamonn Coyne (banjo), Kevin Macrae (cello), Rick Bamford (percussion) and Simon Thoumire (concertina and whistle). read more

October 1999 — Solo & Duo Instrumental — CD — CDTRAX186

With The Cullivoe Band Willie’s last recording before his death in 1994, with The Cullivoe Dance Band: Ivor Scollay (accordion), Gordon Jamieson (accordion), Margaret Couper (piano), Alan Scollay (bass guitar), Victor Jamieson (bass guitar) and Ian Tulloch (drums). Cullivoe is a crofting and… read more

May 1999 — Solo & Duo Instrumental — CD — CDTRAX179

Instrumentalist and composer with Scottish traditional group The Iron Horse, most of the material on this album is written by Rod with Lynn Morrison. Rod (acoustic guitar, mandolins, mandola, banjo, bodhran, keyboards), Lee Agnew (drums, percussion), Fraser Fifield (saxophone, Highland pipes,… read more

May 1999 — £7 Last Few Copies — Solo & Duo Instrumental — CD — CDTRAX169

A well known figure in accordion circles for his work with contemporary bands Seelyhoo and Burach, Sandy has broadened his horizons even further with The Sandy Brechin Band, which includes Colin MacFarlane (guitars, mandolin, lapsteel, keyboard), Aaron Jones (bass guitar) and Jim Walker of Ceolbeg… read more

May 1999 — Solo & Duo Instrumental — CD — CDTRAX178

Acoustic mandolin, bouzouki and resophonic guitar from Scotland and beyond. With Alec Finn, Frankie Gavin (De Dannan), John Martin (Tannahill Weavers), Malcolm Jones (Runrig) and Freeland Barbour. Kevin is also a member of The Occasionals. 'This is one you'll want on your CD player, just try prizing… read more

April 1998 — £7 Last Few Copies — Solo & Duo Instrumental — CD — CDTRAX163

Natalie MacMaster (fiddle) with Buddy MacMaster (fiddle), piano - Joel Chaisson, Mary Jessie MacDonald, Howie MacDonald and Tracey Dares * guitar - Dave MacIsaac, Paul Mills and Gordie Sampson * Matthew Foulds (snare drum). read more

April 1998 — Solo & Duo Instrumental — Stream or Download only — CDTRAX155

With pieces from the Balcarres, Skene, Millar/McAlman, Straloch, Wemyss and MacKillop Manuscripts. Rob plays some very unusual instruments and specialises in Scottish traditional music of the 17th century and beyond for lute, mandour, cittern, guitar. This unique album demonstrates the remarkable… read more

April 1998 — Solo & Duo Instrumental — CD — CDTRAX152

With Andy Thorburn. An album of jigs, reels, strathspeys, waltzes and slow airs composed mainly by Ian and Andy themselves. Ian plays fiddle and viola while Andy plays Bosendorfer piano and keyboards. 'A particularly inspired Hardie ... exhilirating presence of Thorburn.' (The Scotsman) read more

April 1998 — Solo & Duo Instrumental — CD — CDTRAX151

Scottish, Irish and East European tunes played on acoustic guitar, with French Canadian-style accompaniment from Alain Genty (bass) and Denis Frechette (piano). Recorded in Quebec. 'An album of grace and beauty' (The Living Tradition) 'The best Celtic guitarist in the world' (John Renbourn) 'One of… read more

April 1998 — Solo & Duo Instrumental — CD — CDTRAX149

Cape Breton is the home of some of the great fiddle traditions in North America and Alex MacKay's rich sound is truly unique.' Paul MacDonald read more

July 1997 — Solo & Duo Instrumental — CD — CDTRAX139

Wonderful Cape Breton style fiddling from Brenda Stubbert and some excellent backing musicians. An album full of exciting playing. Brenda was introduced to Scottish and Irish music at a very early age on Cape Breton Island. Her music makes you want to move, whether it's step dancing, a square set or… read more

April 1997 — £7 Last Few Copies — Solo & Duo Instrumental — CD — CDTRAX148

Two of the brightest stars in the galaxy of roots talent from Scotland. Jennifer won the 1996 BBC Radio 2 Young Tradition Award. ‘Absolutely exhilarating.’ (Folk on Tap) read more

April 1997 — Solo & Duo Instrumental — CD — CDTRAX144

The legendary Shetland fiddle player Willie Hunter is here accompanied by Violet Tulloch on piano. Recorded over a number of years in Lerwick, playing in the home of his friend Billy Kaye, the set mixes traditional tunes and Willie's own compositions. 'Capturing the true spirit of an outstanding… read more