Christ Stout
Devil’s Advocate (Greentrax, 2007)
Scottish fiddler Christ Stout is one of the best players of his generation within the UK. He is part of a popular group called Fiddler’s Bid, but he also has a solo career, where he shows his talent as an instrumentalist, arranger and composer.
On Devil’s Advocate Stout plays fiddle and viola, accompanied by excellent instrumentalists: Fraser Fifield (soprano saxophone), Catriona Mackay (harp, piano), Malcolm Stitt (guitar) and Neil Harland (bass).
The music on Devil’s Advocate shows the wide arrange of influences that inspire Stout’s fiddles, including Celtic, jazz and world music. Naturally, he draws upon the rich Scottish tradition, skillfully rearranging traditional tunes, such as Shetland reels, and incorporating his own new material. Stout is also interested in music from other countries and pays tribute to Sweden’s Olov Johansson in "Bambodansarna."
Some of the best moments in the CD, in addition to Stout’s solos, are the duets with saxophone player Fraser Fifield.
Buy the CD:
- In the UK: Devil’s Advocate & First O’ the Darkenin’
- In North America: Devil’s Advocate
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
