This is the long-awaited solo CD from Shetland fiddler Jenna Reid. A beautiful player, her slow airs are exquisite in both tone and lyricism as demonstrated in her playing of Willie Hunter's melting "The Love o' the Isles" and Scott Skinner's "Hector the Hero". Jenna also has amazing technical mastery of the instrument which is apparent all the the way through. A real treat for lovers of fine fiddling. The album was produced by Jenna Reid & Kevin Henderson.
Jenna (Fiddle & Accordion), Harris Playfair (Piano) Kevin Mackenzie (Guitar), Duncan Lyall (Double Bass) Paul Jennings (Percussion)
Shetlander Jenna Reid has been, arguably, the young fiddler to look out for in Scotland over the past few years and this collection has all the qualities expected from her
"Shetlander Jenna Reid has been, arguably, the young fiddler to look out for in Scotland over the past few years and this collection has all the qualities expected from her. Working in two broad settings - Harris Playfair's piano accompaniments alternated with Kevin Mackenzie's guitar and occasional percussion, double bass and her own accordion - Reid plays the slow airs with lovely, heart-felt expression and delivers her marches, hornpies and reels with sweetly moving vigour and a real sense of enjoyment. It's all of a piece, with Mackenzie showing that an Edinburgh laddie can master Shetland's own swing style, but The Hurricane, where Playfair eggs her on to the max and sparks really begin to fly, is the clinching example of Reid's extravagant gifts." Rob Adams ****
With the pink disc and glam sleeve, it could be one of those young Cape Breton fiddle divas. But no, it's one of our own. One of Shetland's Filska fiddlers
With the pink disc and glam sleeve, it could be one of those young Cape Breton fiddle divas. But no, it's one of our own. One of Shetland's Filska fiddlers, Reid is striking out on her own here, supported by ace musicians such as the astonishing pianist Harris Playfair and the ubiquitous Kevin MacKenzie on guitars. The clean double-stopped Scandinavian sweep of the bow runs through Reid's stylish and varied playing, as in the rare Swedish and bridal marches. But her fleet fingers also run round effortless reels and hornpipes, and only occasionally sit back inot an air such as the beautiful final tune, Ronnie Jamieson's Auld Noost - steeped in the salty sweet Shetland tradition................Norman Chalmers 4th September 2005.
Jenna brings a warmth of tone and feeling to her music
"What a beautiful recording Jenna has made! I'm a huge fan of Shetland and Scottish fiddling, and Jenna brings a warmth of tone and feeling to her music; a spirit of an earlier, romantic time to her air playing, and a dash of youth to her reel, jig and hornpipe playing. She's as impressive a young player as I've heard, and one of the nicest people. Cheers, Jenna!"
Jenna Reid takes a stunning picture; she also plays a stunning fiddle.
Jenna Reid takes a stunning picture; she also plays a stunning fiddle. On her latest album, With Silver & All, you can check out these two statements, and I'll bet you'll endorse both. The collection starts with a rousing set whose title track celebrates her grandparents golden wedding, and builds up from there. She is more than ably accompanied by Harris Playfair, Kevin MacKenzie, Duncan Lyall and Paul Jennings. Among other gems is a truly iridescent album are Scott Skinner's "Hector the Hero" written to commemorate General Hector Macdonald; tunes by the late great Willie Hunter; and "The Newcastle Hornpipe " composed by Dundonian exile James Hill, who also wrote "The High Level Hornpipe". And of course the title track too, a Norwegian air called "Med Solje og Stas".
...a fine reflection of her solo playing.
Shetland fiddler Jenna Reid has firmly established her position as one of our best young players, with her performance with Filska, Dochas, Deaf Shepherd and the recent Young Trad Tour, and this album is a fine reflection of her solo playing. That music includes some of her own tunes, plenty of Shetland and some classics. Our opinions are often influenced by how we are used to hearing a tune, so for me Princess Beatrice tripped along a bit smartish and The Hurricane was a playful breeze – but contrarily I found a novel treatment of The Newcastle Hornpipe with Harris Playfair’s piano harmonies giving a tasteful Scott Joplin feel to the tune, quite captivating. There’s a nice Swedish set, and of cource the slow airs – the always-welcome Hector the Hero, Willie Hunter’s The Love o’ the Isles and Ronnie Jamieson’s The Auld Noost, all beautifully played.
Jenna's an amazing Shetland fiddler, flinging her flings and spinning her slow airs with grace and beauty.
Jenna has a stunning fiddle style as well as a great front cover! Winner of the 'Up & Coming Artist' at the Scots Trad Music Awards in December 2005, Jenna's an amazing Shetland fiddler, flinging her flings and spinning her slow airs with grace and beauty. Taught by Tom Andrerson and Willie Hunter, she's got great tone and rhythm. This is her first solo album, though she's an experienced player with the Shetland quartete Filska, Highland band Dochas and more recently with Deaf Shepherd. This CD has a fine collection of tunes from Shetland and Scotland, including several of her own tunes, with a couple from Engand, Cape Breton Breton and Sweden thrown in for luck!
Susuan Mallet, Fiddle On Magazine Issue 19 2006
A distinctive touch, a flair for phrasing that really supports the tunes, willingness to attack when needed, and the ability to back off when that's needed, too - no wonder she's gained such notice.
Jenna Reid is a swiftly rising star in the high-flying, fast-paced, and very lively world of Scottish fiddle music. This disc gives an excellent cross-section of just why she's gained such notice. A distinctive touch, a flair for phrasing that really supports the tunes, willingness to attack when needed, and the ability to back off when that's needed, too - no wonder she's gained such notice. She's no slouch as a tune writer, either, as witnessed by the two original tunes in the "50th Fling" set and "The Summer Island March." Those who like the approaches of Natalie MacMaster and Hanneke Cassel should give Reid a listen....KD.. Dirty Linen April/May 2006.
Customer Reviews
A shining release Simon T
This debut CD from young Shetland fiddler is excellent. My favourite set is Princess Beatrice, just for the amazing interplay between piano and fiddle. Jenna is definitely going to be one of the greats of Scottish fiddle with style like this. Also shining through is her love of slow airs. There a few airs on this release and everyone is quality. A shining release.
Princess Beatrice - W. B Layburn. The Cape Breton's return to Shetland - Willie Hunter (Anvil Publishing)
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The Valentine Reel
The Valentine Reel Filska's Compliments to Mhari Pottinger - Jenna Reid (MCPS & PRS), David Manson of Quarff - Tom Anderson MBE (Published - Shetland Times LTD) Da Auld Hill Grind - Trad Shetland The Valentine Reel - Jenna Reid (MCPS & PRS)
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The Love o the Isles
Willie Hunter (Anvil Publishing)
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The Hurricane
The Newcastle Hornpipe - James Hill (Copyright Control) Dr Neil Cadenhead - A S Robertson (Copyright Control) The Hurricane - J S Skinner, Bayley & Ferguson
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Swedish Marsch
Marsch - Efter Niklas Olsson Med Solje og Stas (With Silver & All)
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Four Filskettes
Four Filskettes in a Feista - Jenna Reid (MCPS & PRS) Tulloch's Reel - Jenna Reid (MCPS & PRS) Courland - Jenna Reid (MCPS & PRS)
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Auld Noost
Ronnie Jamieson (Copyright Control)
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