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James Yorkston

Born: December 21, 1971

James Yorkston is a singer-songwriter and author from the East Neuk of Fife, Scotland. Since signing to Domino Records in 2001, James has released a steady flow of highly acclaimed albums, leading to him touring his music worldwide.

James’s 2023 album, ‘The Great White Sea Eagle’, is a collaboration with Nina Persson (The Cardigans).

All Music 9/10 -“Some of the most beautiful and moving music he’s made, which is high praise indeed”

Under the Radar – “On The Great White Sea Eagle, Yorkston shows again that he is a significant 21st century songwriter. It’s a beautiful, hand-made collection of natural and unforced songs to be treasured.”

Yorkston / Jaycock / Langendorf

By James Yorkston

Label: Black Sweat Records
Released: 2025
Track listing: Opening, Or Scott; Havsström; Tide; Neither North Nor South; Bar; Lokal Dimupplösning Till Havs.

James Yorkston: Yorkston / Jaycock / Langendorf

by James Taylor
May 29, 2025

Yorkston Jaycock Langendorf is the latest trio outing from Scottish folk songwriter James Yorkston. A unique pairing that blends elements of Nordic folk, American primitive guitar, swirling saxophones, moody ambience, and a fair amount of free improvisation, the trio engages in surprising levels of interplay, despite recording their parts remotely. Each composition began with ...