Tim Kliphuis ranks among the world's finest violinists. Hailing from Holland, his first international recognition came after he joined Belgian gypsy jazz guitarist Fapy Lafertin in 1999. Their co-operation resulted in three acclaimed CDs and tours in Europe and the UK.

Since he embarked on a solo career in 2004, Kliphuis has performed with such world-renowned jazz players as Les Paul, Bob Wilber, Herb Geller, Bucky Pizzarelli and Stochelo Rosenberg. He has played festivals all over the world, including North Sea Jazz, La Villette (Paris), Edinburgh J. Festival, Djangofests in Seattle, Chicago and Philadelphia and clubs such as Ronnie Scott's, Pizza Express (London) and Iridium Jazz Club (New York).

With his new London-based Quartet, featuring Len Skeat, Mitch Dalton and James Pearson, he recorded The Grappelli Tribute (2005) which was released to rave reviews. This band tours the UK and Europe several times a year.

Tim Kliphuis plays Artiste strings by John Pearse.

Quotes

"Stéphane Grappelli's style is alive and well in the hands of Tim Kliphuis" - Nigel Kennedy
"Kliphuis plays with an astonishingly fluid versatility, incorporating funky slurs, whooping hoedown flourishes" - John Lewis, Time Out
"A charming, uplifting performance from a future great ... Check him out." - Barry Gordon, The Scotsman
"Tim Kliphuis is a great talent ... his sweet pure tone is very much like Grappelli" - Ian MacGregor, The J. Guitar Society of Western Australia
"Splendid young Dutch violinist " - Rob Adams, Glasgow Herald
"Tim Kliphuis effortlessly masters the velvet bowing technique that typified Grappelli. The Netherlander enhances Stéphane's style, however, with classical phrases and a fuller sound." - Tobias Böcker, J. Podium, Germany

Discography

The Grappelli Tribute (2005)
Live at Djangofest Northwest (DVD, 2005)
Fine & Dandy (2003)
Fleur d'Ennui (2001)
Star Eyes (2000)
Django Chanté (1999)

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