Fergus Mccreadie Trio at Bristol Beacon

This gig has great appeal not only to the Jazz audience; but followers of Traditional Folk music will be equally delighted with this music, it has a balance of style, performed with impeccable touch

This trio is among the leading new wave of young musicians currently energising the vibrant & creative Scottish music scene.
I first heard Fergus in Glasgow, as part of a showcase event for the Jazz Promotion Network AGM 2019.
I was immediately enthralled by the empathy within the trio and beautiful way that Fergus had manged to blend traditional Scottish folk themes into their jazz trio style. The bass player is also exceptional...

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This gig has great appeal not only to the Jazz audience; but followers of Traditional Folk music will be equally delighted with this music, it has a balance of style, performed with impeccable touch

This trio is among the leading new wave of young musicians currently energising the vibrant & creative Scottish music scene.
I first heard Fergus in Glasgow, as part of a showcase event for the Jazz Promotion Network AGM 2019.
I was immediately enthralled by the empathy within the trio and beautiful way that Fergus had manged to blend traditional Scottish folk themes into their jazz trio style. The bass player is also exceptional
The following evening as part of Glasgow Jazz Festival he was equally at home with the driving
7-piece ‘Strata’ band and with the Matt Carmichael group
I’ve been trying to get his trio to Bristol ever since and despite several stop starts due to Covid, we have now found a date they can do.
The album ‘Cairn’ was a highlight of lockdown, something of pure beauty in desolate times; do not miss the opportunity to hear these very talented and creative musicians,

The trio has made a major impression in the UK, winning the coveted Peter Whittingham Jazz Prize in 2016, and winning Best Album at the Scottish Jazz Awards 2019.

“..an energetic freshness of sound and originality reminiscent of the dynamism and personality with which the likes of piano trios The Bad Plus and EST emerged….”

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