'A Poet Or A Painter', Kempston's most ambitious, compelling and musically diverse album yet, is undeniably also his most accessible. Backed by the cream of Scottish talent from the country's burgeoning folk and jazz scenes, the lush instrumentation creates a stunning soundscape which weaves intricately around his acclaimed acoustic guitar work. Yet at the heart of this release is undoubtedly Kempston's superlative songwriting, a masterclass in storytelling and lyricism, where gorgeous, infectious melodies meet with intelligent, emotive poetry.