Latest CD - Connection

'Tartan Ties' reunite following the success of their first album, 'Fire Away' to produce this second album 'Connection' continuing their distinct sound, style and musical arrangements to keep you entertained whether you are listening or dancing. Judi Nicolson, an accomplished performer, teacher and past Scottish Fiddle Champion, originally from Scotland, now living in Texas. Ian Muir, a well renowned accordionist, band leader, soloist and teacher of Scottish music. Ian hails from Prestwick in Ayrshire, Scotland. Kathy Fraser-Collins, piano and Fred Collins, drums are from Canada, although Fred is originally from Dundee, Scotland. They both played for many years with Bobby Brown & the Scottish Accent.

Thanks to: Daniel Chisolm, Artwork; Joyce Fraser, Photograph.

Recorded and produced by Tartan Ties at Torridon Studios Canada.

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Connection - Tracks

        1. 4 X 32 Reels  
        Whitestrand Sling		Sharon Shannon		
        Cappataggle Shuffle		Frankie Garvin 
        The Dirty Bee		Ross Ainslie
        Ornette’s Trip to Belfast	Donald Shaw	
        
        2. 4 X 32 Jigs
        Gentle Annie's Irish Stew	W. S. Gillis
        Shady Nook Jig		Brian Hebert
        Hillsdale Road		Dan R. MacDonald
        Anthony's Bridge		Dan R. MacDonald

        3. 4 X 32 Strathspeys  
        Robert McOwen 		Judi Nicolson
        Mary Milne (Banchory)  	Bert Murray
        Margaret Sherrit 		Bert Murray
        Dub Fortenberry the Dancer 	Calum MacKinnon

        4. Waltz
        Tellus			Norwegian Waltz, Trad

        5.  Pipe Marches 
        Kintara to El Arish		PM W. Ferguson
        Frank Thompson		PM D. S. Ramsay

        6. 8 X 32 Reels - Sapphire & Gold
        Make Mine a Double		Judi Nicolson
        Bunji's Dilemma		Charlie Soane
        Joe Ramwell's Reel		Ian T. Muir
        Clancy's Salsa		George Carmichael

        7. Slow Air
        When the Swallows Have Gone	Pam Wilkie

        8. 4 X 32 Jigs
        The Gilburn Jig		A. Fitchet
        Rev Jimmy Stewart		A. Fitchet
        Harry Carmichael		A. Fitchet
        Bill and Ena Wilkie's Delight	A. Fitchet	

        9. Accordion Solo
        Roses D'Autumne		Jean Peyronnin. arr. K. Thomson


        10. Pipe Medley 
        Clan Donald 		Iain MacCrimmon
        Robbie Shepherd MBE 	Graeme Mitchell
        The Brolum 		Dr Bannatyne (The Cowal Collection)
        Christie McLeod 	 	Angus J MacDowell

        
        11. 3 X 32 Strathspey
        Trip to Torridon		Judi Nicolson
        Glen Cottage		J. S. Skinner
        Dr. Keith of Aberdeen		J. S. Skinner

        12. 4 X 32 Reels
        Judi Nicolson's Compliments to Kenny & Maggie Mutch		Judi Nicolson
        Miss Stephanie Marie MacLean	Dan R. MacDonald
        Cairngorm Brooch		Trad
        The High Drive		Gordon Duncan
        

        13. Waltz
        The Rainbow Connection	Paul Williams/Kenneth Ascher

        14. 4 X 32 Jigs
        Gray's Second Change		Graham Townsend
        Donegal Jig		Trad
        The Brass Knob		Jack Hayes
        Naomi's Jig		John Durocher

        15. Slow Air
        The Long Goodbye		Judi Nicolson

        16. 4 X 32 Reels
        La Tuque Bleue		Trad. Portland Col.
        Democratic Rage		Trad. Portland Col.
        Sailor's Set on Shore		John Taggert, Portland Col.
        Frenchie's Reel		Ward Allen & Mel Lavigne, Portland Col.

        17. Waltzes
        Gentle Hearts		Ian Robertson
        Snow on the Ben		Ian Hardie
        Lisa			David Halcrow

        18. Pipe Marches
        The Kiwi Pipers		Gordon Patullo
        Neil MacMillan's 69th Farewell	Ian T. Muir

        19. 4 X 32 Jig
        Jig for Judi			Graeme Mitchell
        Diddley I-Pod		Sharon Shannon
        Cameroni's Jigaroni		Ian T. Muir
        Dram Behind the Curtain	Maireared Green

        20. 4 X 32 Reels
        My Brother's Letter		Vincent MacLennan
        Dave & Tina Davies		Judi Nicolson
        Jenny's Reel		A. S. Robertson
        Haidee			A. S. Robertson

        21. Waltzes
        Waltz for Judi			Allan Barnett
        Montfield - Through the Glass Window	Judi Nicolson