Fergus McCreadie

Blending jazz with the spirit of Scottish folk, pianist Fergus McCreadie crafts music inspired by his homeland’s breath-taking landscapes. His sound transcends genre, connecting deeply with audiences worldwide.

Recorded in a remote cottage in North Uist, in the Outer Hebrides, Fergus’s latest album ‘The Shieling’ (Edition Records) drew on the wild, elemental beauty of the surroundings to create a deeper sense of space and openness that proved an immediate success with critics and audience alike.

The Shieling

Recorded in a remote cottage and produced by celebrated and fellow Mercury shortlisted artist, Laura Jurd (Dinosaur), The Sheiling reflects a deeper sense of oneness and primal rawness. The trio – recording in one room with McCreadie on an upright piano – finds new ground to their sound.

Joined by trusted collaborators David Bowden (bass) and Stephen Henderson (drums), McCreadie holds on to that signature mix of Scottish folk spirit and modern jazz but lets it breathe in new ways. In just a few years, he’s become one of British jazz’s most compelling voices, praised for performances that feel raw, honest and full of heart.

From the groundedness of Cairn to the earthiness of Forest Floor and the flowing lyricism of Stream, his music continues to speak to audiences far and wide and The Shieling feels like the next natural, powerful step.