The Best Of 365

The Best of 365 is a masterpiece of new Scottish fiddle music from one of the folk world's boldest innovators. O'Rourke is renowned for the rich grain of his fiddle sound, the stripped-back lyricism of his phrasing, and for penning boundary-defying tunes that are full of ancient truths and off-kilter wit.

In this project, O'Rourke collaborates with celebrated jazz pianist/harmonium player Kit Downes (ECM) to create a unique new duo sound. While in some hands the meeting of folk melody and jazz harmony strays into questionable fusion and risks undermining the integrity of both genres, in the hands of O'Rourke and Downes an extraordinary new language emerges that is exploratory, fresh, and profoundly emotive.

The Best of 365 also sees O'Rourke going back to his traditional roots with Edinburgh harpist Esther Swift and Mull guitarist Sorren Maclean. The album's 30 tracks are an unparalleled showcase of artful fiddle playing and distilled musical storytelling.