Jim Malcolm - Sparkling Flash: Jim Malcolm is the ultimate Scots troubadour. Travelling the world with his guitar, harmonicas, and engaging wit, he sings the traditional songs of Scotland and his own masterfully crafted songs in a style which is modern and accessible, yet utterly authentic. The CD ‘Sparkling Flash’  - his ninth solo album -  is a collection of 12 lovely songs which are imbued with passion, friendship, history and harmony. This recording also marks a milestone for Jim insofar as he has now recorded fifty songs which are either entirely original or were built by him around some ancient fragment of text, a poem or melody. In 2004 Jim was voted songwriter of the year at the annual Scots Trad Awards and the list of artists to perform and record his work includes Kate Rusby, Beppe Gambetta, The McCalmans, and Alyth McCormack.

Guest musicians on Sparkling Flash include Marie Fielding (fiddle); Jonny Hardie (fiddle); Aaron Jones (bass & vocal harmonies); Ali Hutton (whistle); Susie Malcolm (vocal harmonies).