kliphuis trio violin, guitar, bass
“Impressive and moving” The Strad Magazine
“Playfully inventive and technically brilliant” Time Out
Sunday 3 April 2022, 3pm at Holy Trinity Church, Haddington
“Playfully inventive and technically brilliant” Time Out
Sunday 3 April 2022, 3pm at Holy Trinity Church, Haddington
Five Elements in Brandenburg
A warm welcome back to this inspired and inspiring trio in a programme that includes Bach’s Brandenburg concertos with a folk-infused twist and Tim’s lockdown composition, The Five Elements—an ode to our planet that looks ahead to the future: Earth, Air, Water, Fire, and the mysterious Quintessence…
A warm welcome back to this inspired and inspiring trio in a programme that includes Bach’s Brandenburg concertos with a folk-infused twist and Tim’s lockdown composition, The Five Elements—an ode to our planet that looks ahead to the future: Earth, Air, Water, Fire, and the mysterious Quintessence…
Award-winning violinist Tim Kliphuis is a legend in the gypsy world. His Trio with Nigel Clark (guitar) and Roy Percy (bass) re-defines the music of J.S. Bach, Django and the Chieftains to create an intensely moving concert experience.The Trio have racked up successes at classical festivals, concert halls, competitions and clubs worldwide. A continuing journey into the heart and soul, they play only one genre: MUSIC, sourcing the greatest compositions from all styles and making them into a tapestry of dazzling colours. Recent concert highlights include the Amsterdam Concertgebouw, collaborations with the Tallinn and Netherlands Chamber Orchestras, the German Richard Strauss Festival, and Glasgow’s Celtic Connections Festival.
Tim Kliphuis has been hailed as a contemporary improvising “Paganini”. He has shared the stage with Richard Galliano, Frankie Gavin, Les Paul and many gypsy jazz groups including The Rosenberg Trio. He has a busy international schedule including work with The Hague Philharmonic, is an in-demand educator at competitions, masterclasses and conservatoires and is the author of best-selling book “Gypsy Jazz Violin”.
Nigel Clark is an awe-inspiring guitar virtuoso with a unique sound, and has worked with the biggest names in jazz, folk and rock including Gloria Gaynor, Moya Brennan, Jan Akkerman, Philip Catherine, Carla Bley, Steve Swallow and Scottish hit band Hue and Cry. He toured the Far East with legendary jazz singer Carol Kidd and has played the music of Django Reinhardt all his life.
Roy Percy’s bass sound is rooted in New Orleans and Jump-Jive, bringing the Trio raw street rhythms and infectious grooves. He has worked with top Americans Duke Heitger, Marty Grosz, Bob Barnard and Evan Christopher. His unique bass slapping techniques, unrivalled in Europe, and his subtle dynamic feel make for a great range of emotions.
Tim Kliphuis has been hailed as a contemporary improvising “Paganini”. He has shared the stage with Richard Galliano, Frankie Gavin, Les Paul and many gypsy jazz groups including The Rosenberg Trio. He has a busy international schedule including work with The Hague Philharmonic, is an in-demand educator at competitions, masterclasses and conservatoires and is the author of best-selling book “Gypsy Jazz Violin”.
Nigel Clark is an awe-inspiring guitar virtuoso with a unique sound, and has worked with the biggest names in jazz, folk and rock including Gloria Gaynor, Moya Brennan, Jan Akkerman, Philip Catherine, Carla Bley, Steve Swallow and Scottish hit band Hue and Cry. He toured the Far East with legendary jazz singer Carol Kidd and has played the music of Django Reinhardt all his life.
Roy Percy’s bass sound is rooted in New Orleans and Jump-Jive, bringing the Trio raw street rhythms and infectious grooves. He has worked with top Americans Duke Heitger, Marty Grosz, Bob Barnard and Evan Christopher. His unique bass slapping techniques, unrivalled in Europe, and his subtle dynamic feel make for a great range of emotions.
