Leighton Jones immersive solo debut EP All The Way Home explores the influences and connection between his childhood homelands of Yorkshire and Skye, blending the traditional folk music of the Highlands and Islands with colliery brass and chamber folk ensemble.
The record was aired on BBC Radio 3's Global Gathering, Radio Scotland's Travelling Folk Show and performed live at St.Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh for the 2016 Hogmanay celebrations.
“‘Showcasing a palette that spans melancholic piano balladry and traditional folk with a meticulous approach to sound design’ ”
Mixed by Hector Macinnes at Sabhal Mor Ostaig Studios
Recorded by Colin Mcgeoch and Barry Reid at La Chunky Studios
and Leighton Jones at Jackie's Cafe, Queen Breens Park towers and Galti Balti.
EP artwork by Jane MacKenna. Photography by Susanna Robson and Kirsty Yoxon. Graphic design by Leighton Jones and David Macleod.
Leighton Jones - Piano, accordion, synths, cahon, vocals, programming.
Marie Claire Breen – Backing vocals.
Hector Macinnes - Guitar
Susan Appelbe – Cello
Cat Robertson and Reece Mackay – Violins
Crisdean MacDonald – Whistle
Eilidh MacFadyen and Amina Davidson – Accordions
Myles Campbell, poem reading. Gaelic translation of Black Horses by Ian MacDonald
Copyright Leighton Jones 2015
