William Hannah was a prolific recording artist and a celebrated band leader in the 1920s and a major influence on Jimmy Shand, though the man and his contribution to Scottish music have been largely forgotten. Painstakingly transcribed from early 78rpm and wax cylinder recordings, Hannah’s exciting music and exceptional playing has been faithfully reproduced by four of the UK’s finest traditional players: Luke Daniels (melodeon), Neil Ewart (fiddle), Ian Carr (guitar) and John Paul Gandy (piano).