Out Of Court

Out Of Court Máire Ní Chathasaigh & Chris Newman An effervescent mixture of baroque-influenced Carolan, straight-down-the-line Irish dance music, haunting songs and a 17th century air from the ancient Irish harp tradition, interspersed with original compositions which exhibit some dazzling jazz-influenced pyrotechnics. They're joined by a stunning selection of star guests: legendary uilleann piper Liam O'Flynn; Máire's gifted fiddle-playing sisters Nollaig, who has been a member of bands as diverse as Planxty and the RTE Symphony Orchestra(!) and whose virtuosity, versatility and lyricism are displayed throughout the album, and Mairéad, whose distinctive, subtle and very traditional style is featured on one track, "Frieze Britches"; renowned bass player Danny Thompson, and mandolin maestro Simon Mayor. Price: £12.50 (You can pay in any currency: more info)

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