Scottish National Jazz Orchestra collaborate with top Scots folk artists for Tales of the Tribe
Mike Flynn
Thursday, April 21, 2022
The top Scottish jazz ensemble will work with leading folk musicians for a special series of concerts in May
The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra (SNJO) has announced it’s working with top traditional musicians Phil Cunningham, Julie Fowlis, John McCusker, and Michael McGoldrick in an exciting collaborative project bringing Scotland’s myths and legends to vibrant musical life in May in a project entitled Tales of the Tribe. Inspired by ancient Scottish folklore, Tales of the Tribe will magnify and reveal creatures of mythic proportion and explore Scotland's soul through music and newly written poetry by four of Scotland’s foremost poets, Meg Bateman, Christine De Luca, Peter MacKay, and Tom Pow.
The saxophonist and SNJO artistic director Tommy Smith said of the collaboration: “The traditional musicians we’re working with are among the leaders in their field. They are incredibly skilful, and we’ll be highlighting their skills and spontaneity on accordion, whistle, fiddle, flute and more to create a natural bond between jazz and traditional music.” Tales of the Tribe tours to Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow (12 May), Music Hall, Aberdeen (13 May) and Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh (14 May).
For full details visit www.snjo.co.uk