Jonathan is also a multi instrumentalist, specialising in historical and folk instruments. He has released two albums featuring his arrangements of folk tunes and some of his own compositions, performed on stage at Rothbury Traditional Music Festival alongside Alex Barrass and won multiple Northumbrian Piping competitions, including Northumbrian Smallpipes, Border Pipes and Duet entries. He plays a variety of styles, opting for a philosophy of ‘if its a good tune, play it!’ and has experience in music ranging from Medieval times, up to the present day with tunes from his peers as well as his own compositions.
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A new collaboration with award-winning piper Alex Barrass, over an hour of Northumbrian Pipes, Mandocello and Melodeon, including a variety of traditional tunes and new compositions by Jonathan and other friends in the piping community.
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Jonathan's debut solo album; a series of folk melodies, ranging from traditional tunes from the British Isles to melodies written by Jonathan himself. Played on Northumbrian Smallpipes, English Border Pipes, accordion and octave mandola.
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A selection of festive carols and folk tunes, played on pipes, accordion, mandola and more, a perfect accompaniment to Christmas preparations
