Brandon McPhee Plays The Music Of Sir Jimmy Shand, Vol 2. CD Record album.

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Released in 2025 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Sir Jimmy Shand’s passing, CDPAN061 is a high-profile follow-up to Brandon’s initial tribute project. This volume is particularly significant as it represents the culmination of Brandon’s lifelong dedication to the "Shand" style of button accordion playing.

Brandon McPhee – Plays The Music Of Sir Jimmy Shand, Vol. 2 (CD)

"A 25th-anniversary tribute celebrating the timeless melodies of the King of the Scottish Dance Band."

CDPAN061 is more than just a collection of covers; it is a meticulously researched restoration of the music that defined 20th-century Scottish social dancing. Brandon McPhee, performing on his world-renowned Hohner Shand Morino accordion, captures the exact "Shand" timing—the subtle rhythmic lift and crisp articulation—that made Sir Jimmy a global household name.

The album is notable for its star-studded collaborations, featuring a poignant vocal tribute by Robert Lovie and a lighthearted, folk-rock crossover with a cover of Richard Thompson’s "Don't Sit On My Jimmy Shands."

Key Features

  • Heritage Instrumentation: Brandon uses the 3-row button-key accordion, staying faithful to the specific technical requirements of Shand's original arrangements.

  • Diverse Setlist: Features 16 tracks encompassing a wide range of tempos, from high-energy jigs and reels to the slow, melodic waltzes that were a Shand trademark.

  • Special Guest Vocalists: * Robert Lovie: Delivers the stirring title track "Jimmy Shand The Legend."

    • The Manson Grant Ensemble: Providing the world-class "behind the box" rhythm and harmony.

  • The "Shand" Legacy: Recorded with the blessing of the Shand family, this volume continues Brandon’s mission to ensure the button-key tradition remains vibrant for the next generation.

Track Highlights

  1. Jimmy Shand The Legend (ft. Robert Lovie)

  2. The Bluebell Polka (The iconic million-seller reimagined)

  3. Don't Sit On My Jimmy Shands (A folk-country tribute to the legendary instruments)

  4. The Jacqueline Waltz

  5. None So Pretty / The Duke of Perth / The Weaver and His Wife

  6. Memories of Sir Jimmy Shand

Collector’s Information

  • Label: Pan Records (Wick, Scotland)

  • Catalog Number: CDPAN061

  • Format: CD Album Record

  • Release Date: August 2025

  • Technical Note: Mastered for high-fidelity audio, specifically EQ’d to highlight the "reedy" brilliance of the Shand Morino accordion.

Artist's Note: "Jimmy Shand was the reason I picked up the accordion in the first place. To release this second volume on the 25th anniversary of his passing feels like completing a circle. I wanted to capture the soul of his music, not just the notes." — Brandon McPhee

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