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Fred Morrison was, from the very beginning, immersed in the atmosphere of Uist piping. He was taught by his father, an excellent piper from the Clann Seonaidh Aonghais Ruaidh, of South Uist, whose tutoring was based wholly on the cainntearachd, a unique singing style used to teach piping, where specific notes and rhythms are given particular sounds. Equal emphasis was given to feel and technique. Fred's early musical experiences involved many visits to Uist where he was inspired by the playing of local pipers and singers. This exposure allowed Fred to develop an impeccable technique and an approach grounded on the unique feel and style of the music of Uist.He went on to win most of the major piping competitions in Scotland, including Gold Medals at Oban and Inverness. He also obtained the MacAllan trophy at Lorient on 5 occasions. Fred has performed and recorded as a member of Clan Alba with Dick Gaughan, he also spent 3 years touring and recording with Capercaillie.Since then, Fred has been pursuing a solo career performing with accompanists Ross Martin and Will Lamb. He is also the founder member of Gaelic music group Ceolas. Fred's natural flair and immaculate technique, along with his sincere approach, combine to create a unique and rousing performance. In the "Scotsman" his playing has been described as 'almost shocking in its subtlety and brilliance'.
Jamie is hailed as one of Scotland’s finest singers of traditional material ; he is renowned for his backing arrangements on the bouzouki. Jamie was born in the Irish community in Glasgow, Scotland. While a student at Glasgow School of Art, he started playing and singing in several local traditional folk bands, before turning professional in 1976, and touring for three years with the Battlefield Band. On his first tour, Jamie dicovered Brittany, its music and its people, and moved there in 1979, where he was immediately adopted by the traditional musicians ; it is now his permanent home. In 1981, he recorded a solo album and formed Kornog . when the group disbanded in 1987, he took a break - until 1993. He has since been gigging in various line-ups from duos to 6 piece outfits, Breton dance bands, or Irish/Scottish bands where he sings, and regularly gigging with other Kornog members.
Check out Fred's solo CD The Sound of the Sun
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