Tim Kliphuis
Biography
Dutch violinist Tim Kliphuis is a legend in the gypsy world through his work with
the top guitarists. Classically trained, he honed his improvisation skills on tour
with the Rosenberg Trio, Richard Galliano and many others, and is widely
regarded as the heir to Stéphane Grappelli’s crown.
Tim takes the gypsy jazz style several masterful leaps forward by mixing it with
classical and folk music, most notably with his Trio featuring Scotsmen Nigel
Clark (guitar) and Roy Percy (bass). This fresh and popular approach has taken
him on a busy touring schedule including America, Japan, South Africa, the UK,
Russia and Europe. He has shared the stage with legends Frankie Gavin and Les
Paul and has been lauded for his musical genius by Nigel Kennedy.
In 2012, Tim worked with the Netherlands Chamber Orchestra for the first time,
showcasing his music in a symphonic setting to a sold-out Paradiso Amsterdam.
His music has been featured on the BBC, Classic FM, Deutsche Rundfunk,
American Public Radio and Dutch national television.
An in-demand educator, Kliphuis is the author of best-selling books Stéphane
Grappelli Gypsy Jazz Violin and Grappelli Licks, the much-praised ‘Hot Jazz Violin’
DVDs and Jazz Etudes on video. His masterclasses and workshops have been
featured at festivals, conservatoires, orchestras and summer courses throughout
the world.
Tim holds the Jazz violin chair at Tilburg Conservatoire and hosts an annual sellout Gypsy Jazz violin camp back home in Holland every August. He is also a
contributer to string magazine The Strad.
“Winningly playful and technically brilliant” - The Scotsman
“The most breathtaking instrumental show you’ll hear this year”
- Washington Post
“The legitimate heir to Grappelli’s crown” - Acoustic Magazine
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