Winston Scotty Fitzgerald - A Selection of new Jigs, Reels, Strathspeys, Hornpipes & Waltzes

Winston 'Scotty' Fitzgerald was a renowned Cape Breton fiddler. He was a pioneer in recorded performances of the music, and has heavily influenced the style and repertoire of later generations of players. Both his father and older brother played the violin, and Winston began to take an interest in playing at age eight. His first public performance was at a picnic at age twelve. The Fitzgeralds worked as fishermen in the summer, and in the 1930s Winston also worked at the shipyards in Halifax in the winter. During this time, Winston played radio shows and tours with Hank Snow for about two and a half years. Winston formed a group called the "Radio Entertainers" with Beattie Wallace (piano) and Estwood Davidson (guitar). The group recorded numerous 78s, as well as four LPs. As he became better known, Winston also got exposure playing on the 'Cliff MacKay' and 'Don Messer' shows. Later, he played as part of the Cape Breton Symphony on The John Allan Cameron Show. Never a full-time musician, he worked at a variety of jobs, including cooking, carpentry, and aluminum work.

1-Clan Munro Strathspey

2-Clay Pipe

3-Quay Side

4-Old Southern Waltz

5-The Laird O'Dumblair

6-McNabb's Hornpipe

7-Medley Of Antigonish Polkas

8-Salute To Boston

9-Mrs. MacAulay's

10-Mrs. J. Walker

11-Crossing To Ireland

12-Stirling Militia March

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Winston Scotty Fitzgerald - A Selection of new Jigs, Reels, Strathspeys, Hornpipes & Waltzes