Bill Brian: A Fiddler's Tribute to Scott Skinner (1982)

Bill Brian: A Fiddler's Tribute to Scott Skinner (1982)

Bill Brian is from Elgin and has been involved with the Scots fiddle scene for many years as a performer, teacher and organiser. He is currently leader of The Elgin Strathspey and Reel Society, a post he took over from the great fiddler Willie MacPherson, also of Elgin. Brian is also a member of the Colin Donaldson Scottish Dance Band. On this album he is accompanied by Ena Anderson (later Ena Brian) on piano and organ, Frank Henery on guitar, and Brian Payne on bass. All the tunes on the LP were composed by James Scott Skinner.

Tracks:

01 Dumbarton Castle/Kirrie Kebbuck/Thrums Cairn

02 Rosacre

03 Mrs Christie/Laird o' Haughs/Eugene Stratton

04 Dr Morrison's/Professor Blackie/Farewell to Huntly

05 Sarona

06 Shakin's o' the Pocky/Miss Mary Walker

07 Lord Huntly's Cave/Dr McHardy/Dan Stewart

08 Dargai

09 Dr Keith/Ben Alligen

10 Bride's/Baker/Peter Gray/Scott Skinner

11 The Fallen Chief

12 Herr Roloff's Farewell/Mrs Chree/Carnie's Canter

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