Jackie Oates
Country of origin:
England
Type of music generally:
Mostly traditional, occasionally contemporary folk
Status:
Most recent release, The Spyglass & The Herringbone (2015)
See also:
Jackie Oates's site
Comparisons:
Kate Rusby, Bill Jones, Niamh Parsons, Karine Polwart, etc.
Covers/own material:
Mostly traditional, also own tunes and covers
General comments:
Jackie Oates has a gorgeous, very slightly husky, expressive voice and she does lovely versions of traditional songs. Quite pure, strong, and true. Her interpretations are more along the lines of Kate Rusby than The Unthanks or those of her brother, Jim Moray. (Neile)
Recommended first album:
Hyperboreans is the only one we've heard
Recordings:
- Jackie Oates (2006)
- The Violet Hour (2008)
- Hyperboreans (2009)
- Saturnine (2011)
- Lullabies (2013)
- The Spyglass & The Herringbone (2015)
Hyperboreans (2009)
Release info:
2009—Unearthed/One Little Indian—TPLP1034CD
Availability:
Wide, though some places priced as an import
Ecto priority:
Recommended for fans of traditional folk
Group members:
Jackie Oates—vocals, five-string viola, octave violin, shruti, cello
Guest artists:
James Dumbleton—guitar (4, 6, 7, 10, 11)
Alasdair Roberts—guitar (2, 9): vocals (2, 10)
Saul Rose—melodeon (1, 2, 3, 6, 9)
Sille Ives—open-tuned fiddle (4); bowed lyre (7)
Belinda O'Hooley—piano (11)
The Stringbeans Quartet (8):
Bethany Porter—cello
Emma Hooper—viola
Sue Lordoosecond violin
Emily Travis—first violin
Bethany Porter—cello (2)
Jim Moray—guitar, mandolin, bazouki, acoustic bass, banjo, tenor guitar, sampling, vocals
Produced by:
Jim Moray
Comments:
Jackie Oates' lovely vocals are the core of this mostly traditional collection. She's a wonderful interpreter of these songs: bold, expressive, and sure of herself. Not particularly edgy, but that is a plus for most fans of traditional music, who will find a lot to love here. There's even an unexpected cover of The Sugarcubes' song "Birthday," reimagined as a sprightly ballad. It's charming, and might even be my favourite track of the album. Most of her chosen songs here are lively, but there are a few affecting ballads, too. A well-balanced collection, and especially, gorgeously sung. I can see why she has won awards. (Neile)
Further info:
Jackie Oates has performed on various other singer's albums, including The Unthanks and her brother, Jim Moray's albums.
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