In the realm where Scottish wilderness meets musical innovation, pianist Fergus McCreadie crafts soundscapes that transcend traditional genre boundaries. His compositions are living, breathing interpretations of landscape - each note a brushstroke painting the rugged terrains and fluid seascapes of his homeland.

McCreadie's musical odyssey has been nothing short of remarkable. His 2022 album Forest Floor wasn't just a record; it was a critical revelation that positioned him at the forefront of contemporary jazz. Earning a Mercury Prize nomination, the Jazz FM Instrumentalist of the Year Award, and becoming the first jazz artist to win the Scottish Album of the Year, he's redefined expectations of what Scottish jazz can represent.

His subsequent album Stream continued this exploration, diving deep into the fluid dynamics of water and Scottish natural environments. Now, with his upcoming album The Shieling, McCreadie promises a profound shift. Recorded in the remote isolation of a North Uist cottage and produced by Laura Jurd, the album hints at a more introspective musical landscape - one of space, rootedness, and contemplative stillness.

Catch Fergus McCreadie live for yourself at the Howard Assembly Room and witness a musician who doesn't just play music, but translates entire ecosystems into sound.