William Jackson - The New Harp

(April 2008) 12 tracks: Dunadd * The New Harp * Crossing To Scotland * Le Chant Des Livrees * Chapel Keithack * The Hummingbird * Falkland Palace * The Heights Of Cassino * Ossianic Air * The House On The Hill * A Skye Air * The Flight Of The Earls.

Beautiful traditional and newly composed Scottish tunes, played on gut and wire strung harps, whistle and bouzouki.

Internationally known composer, harpist and multi-instrumentalist William Jackson has been at the forefront of Scottish music for many years. In 1976 he was a founding member of the top Scottish band Ossian.

In addition to performing, William has gained a substantial reputation as a composer, known for combining traditional and classical music with such major works as The Wellpark Suite, St Mungo, Inchcolm, and A Scottish Island to his credit.

William's music is featured on many BBC and other television productions. He is in demand as a composer and increasingly as a producer. He directed and performed the music for Battle Of The Clans (The History Channel) and produced music for a series about Scottish National Trust properties for Scottish Television.