{"id":11350,"date":"2026-11-02T07:47:25","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T07:47:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotstradmusicawards\/?p=11350"},"modified":"2026-11-02T07:47:25","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T07:47:25","slug":"mg-alba-scots-trad-music-awards-2026-colin-steeles-stramash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotstradmusicawards\/mg-alba-scots-trad-music-awards-2026-colin-steeles-stramash\/","title":{"rendered":"MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2026: Colin Steele's Stramash"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Congratulations to Colin Steele's Stramash<\/strong> who has \/ have been nominated in Composer of the Year sponsored by PRS for Music in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2026. Vote for Colin Steele's Stramash now!<\/a><\/strong> It’s going to be another great night at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards on Saturday 5th December in Paisley Arena, Lagoon Centre. Why not join us for a brilliant night of music and awards. Buy a ticket here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

We asked Colin of Colin Steele's Stramash<\/strong> the following questions.<\/p>\n

Tell us about yourself<\/strong>
\nWhen Colin Steele released 'Stramash' in 2008, it was nothing short of groundbreaking. Fusing the melodic soul of Scottish folk music with the harmonic sophistication and improvisational fire of jazz, it created a sound that felt entirely new. Eighteen years on, Steele returned with the long-awaited sequel: 'Stramash II' which brings together an extraordinary cross-section of some of Scotland\u2019s finest players: folk luminaries Chris Stout (fiddle), Rory Campbell (pipes and whistles) and Patsy Reid (fiddle\/viola); classical virtuoso Su-a Lee (cello); and leading lights of the Scottish jazz scene Seonaid Aitken (fiddle), Dave Milligan (piano\/ arranging), Phil Bancroft (saxophone), Calum Gourlay (bass) and Alyn Cosker (drums).
\nWith 'Stramash II', Colin Steele doesn\u2019t just revisit a bold idea \u2014 he confirms its legacy. This is music that honours tradition while fearlessly reimagining it. A celebration of Scotland\u2019s musical past and present, and a powerful statement of where it can go next.<\/p>\n

Any particular career highlights?<\/strong>
\nColin was named \u2018Scottish Jazz Musician of the year in 2025, this latest award joins just about every UK jazz plaudit there is; from BBC Jazz CD of the Year and Jazz Review international CD of the Year (for his album \u2018The Journey Home\u2019) to CD of the year accolades in The Guardian, Observer, Independent and The New Statesman. Colin was signed to top European jazz label ACT music and has also released 3 quartet albums with the German label Marina Records. The original 'Stramash' was met with universal critical acclaim. The Independent hailed it as \u201cthe best amalgam of bop and folk yet,\u201d while The Sunday Times named it the second-best jazz release in the world in 2008 \u2014 narrowly edged out by Melody Gardot.<\/p>\n

What are your plans for the future?<\/strong>
\nTo keep on trying to survive as a professional musician!
\nStramash will be playing at the Islay Jazz Festival 2027. I have also written a suite of music for my jazz sextet that I am hoping to record that next year and I will be playing music I have written for a jazz big band with the Edinburgh Jazz Festival Orchestra at next year's Edinburgh Jazz Festival. Along with this I am continuing to play with a diverse range of projects, both as a leader and a sideman, including swing dance music from the 30's\/40's, and several bands that pay tribute to legends Miles Davis, Chet Baker, Dizzy Gillespie and Duke Ellington.<\/p>\n

Colin Steele's Stramash Social Media<\/strong>
\nWebsite: https:\/\/www.colinsteele.com<\/a>
\nFacebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/colin.steele.9
\nInstagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/colinsteeletrumpet\/
\nYouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@colinsteele619
\nTikTok: @Too old!<\/p>\n

Listen to music: https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/6oP8OhTYxaVFF5TqGu4TUH?si=CDdjHBnyTca3j-05rUGI0w<\/a><\/p>\n

The 2026 MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards are on the 5th December 2026 in Paisley Arena, Lagoon Centre! You will be able to watch it live in person (buy a ticket here<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Hosted by Scottish personalities Alistair Heather and Mary Ann Kennedy, the night will welcome live performances from some of the brightest lights on the thriving trad scene today including Valtos, Gnoss, Sian, F\u00e8is Ph\u00e0islig, Spodo Komodo and BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Rachel Groves and many more!<\/p>\n

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<\/a><\/strong>. 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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