Turas by Fergus McCreadie

'Turas' is the debut album by the Fergus McCreadie Trio. The title of the album is the Scottish Gaelic word for Journey, and the feeling of travel and place is conveyed strongly throughout the compositions on the record. The trio has travelled a lot across Scotland (having rehearsed intensely in the north of Scotland in the lead up to the recording) and this feeling of place and journey shines through in the playing on the album. The overall result is one of evocative musical landscapes and a satisfying combination of the Jazz and Folk idioms.

In the dynamic landscape of contemporary jazz, Scottish pianist and composer Fergus McCreadie has carved a remarkable niche. Since 2021, his career has skyrocketed – shortlisted for the Mercury Prize and clinching the Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) for “Forest Floor." McCreadie’s latest venture, “Stream,” continues this intriguing exploration, this time delving into the essence of water.