Congratulations to James Ross who has been nominated in Composer of the Year sponsored by PRS for Music in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2024. Vote for James Ross now!. It’s going to be another great night at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards on Saturday 30th November in Inverness Leisure. Why not join us for a brilliant night of music and awards. Buy a ticket here.
We asked James of James Ross the following questions.
Tell us about yourself
I'm a pianist and composer from Caithness, now based in Glasgow. Collaboration has been, and continues to be, an important part of my work as both a composer and performer. I love working across genres and art forms with musicians, ensembles, authors, and artists to create new work.
I have worked with some amazing ensembles like Mr McFall’s Chamber, The Wallace Collection, and the Maxwell Quartet. I've also recorded with musicians such as Lauren MacColl, Su-a Lee, Ryan Young and singers Michelle Burke and Kathleen MacInnes. I frequently collaborate with writers and have created new projects with authors Alexander McCall Smith and James Robertson.
Why are you involved in Scottish music?
I was really lucky to have been taught by Addie Harper when I was younger. His lessons were incredibly inspiring and definitely sparked my love for Scottish traditional music.
Any particular career highlights?
A career highlight for me is releasing my latest album, Landscape to Light, which features my own compositions inspired by the landscape of the north of Scotland. It’s a collection of piano and string quartet pieces, performed by the Maxwell Quartet and produced by Calum Malcolm.
What are your plans for the future?
I’ve got a few exciting composition projects lined up for 2025!
James Ross Social Media
Website: https://www.jamesrossmusic.co.uk
Facebook: @MusicJamesRoss
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Instagram: @jamesross_piano
YouTube: @jamesrossmusic982
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The 2024 MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards are on the 30th November 2024 in Inverness Leisure Centre! You will be able to watch it live in person (buy a ticket here). Watch it live in the UK at 9pm (GMT) on BBC ALBA and and around the world here. Bands performing on Saturday 30th November include Julie Fowlis, Skipinnish, Laura Wilkie and Ian Carr, Highland Young Musicians and Arc Fiddlers, An Dannsa Dub, BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award winner 2024 Calum McIlroy and more!
If you would like to support Hands Up for Trad in their work with Scottish trad music and musicians why not become a friend of Hands Up for Trad. In addition to our high profile events like the Scots Trad Music Awards, we also deliver a less well known, education programme for young people from 8yrs right through to young adults at the start of their careers. Read more here.
