Claire and Aaron met on the thriving Edinburgh folk music scene over ten years ago. Over the years they have developed a unique and exciting musical
relationship, performing a mixture of traditional and original Scottish and Irish music and song. They have played together in various bands and have made countless television, radio and festival appearances worldwide.
They released their debut duo album ‘Secret  Orders’ in 2005 to great critical acclaim.

“Adept on fiddle, flute, whistle, bouzouki, guitar and bass, Claire and Aaron have the qualities required to headline major folk festivals. Exquisite touches show why this is high above the competition.”
Keith Ames, Musician Magazine

“There was an outstanding set by Claire Mann and Aaron Jones. They often played at great pace but always with feeling and sensitivity. Mann is equally accomplished on flute or fiddle, creating a rich sound on both instruments, while Jones is a passionate bouzouki player. ‘Billy Taylor’ was at the heart of the set highlighting Jones' vocal skills too.”
Andy Jurgis, Liverpool Irish Festival, Living Tradition Magazine

Claire Mann (Flute, Fiddle, Whistle and Vocals)

Claire has established herself as one of the leading performers and teachers of traditional Irish fiddle and flute. She has toured extensively worldwide with bands Tabache, Croabh Rua, The New Shoes, Tom McConville and Christy O’Leary and is also a tutor of traditional music on the renowned RSAMD and Newcastle University folk degree courses.

“Her sheer musicality - the beautiful feel in her playing - is what really sets her apart”
The Planet, Radio National, Australia

Aaron Jones (Bouzouki, Guitar and Vocals)

Aaron was voted ‘Instrumentalist of the Year’ at the Scots Trad Music Awards 2005 and is also a member of award winning Scottish band ‘Old Blind Dogs’ - winners of ‘Folk Band of the Year’ at the Scots Trad Music Awards in 2004 and 2007. He is in great demand as both an accompanist and a singer and continues to work with some of the biggest names in traditional music. He is a Committee Member in the Folk, Roots and Traditional Music Section of the Musicians Union of Scotland and Northern Ireland and is also an official accompanist at the prestigious BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Awards.

“Aaron Jones is certainly one of the best Bouzouki players I have ever seen!”
Sean Laffey, Editor of Irish Music Magazine

CD: Claire Mann and Aaron Jones – Secret Orders (tradmusic Records, TMRCD05)