Tim Kliphuis

Tim Kliphuis

Tim Kliphuis (born 30 September 1974, Utrecht) is a Dutch violinist.

He first became known in 1999 when he joined Belgian gypsy guitar legend, Fapy Lafertin. Kliphuis toured Europe with Lafertin's Quintet and featured on three cds before deciding on a solo career in 2004.He was classically trained at the Amsterdam Conservatoire and plays in the style of jazz violinist Stéphane Grappelli. Other influences include saxophonist Stan Getz and guitarist Joe Pass. Kliphuis combines a classical tone with hot swing timing.An internationally touring musician, he has recorded with Angelo Debarre and performed with Martin Taylor, Stochelo Rosenberg, Bob Wilber and Herb Geller. His recent cds feature Celtic Folk and Classical music in Swing.

Selected discography

*Star Eyes (String Jazz, UK, 2000)
*Fleur d'Ennui (Timeless Records, NL, 2001)
*Fine and Dandy (Iris Music, FR, 2003)
*Live at Djangofest Northwest (Gypsy Jazz, USA, 2004)
*The Grappelli Tribute (Robinwood Productions, UK, 2005)
*Live in Glasgow (Lowland Records, UK, 2007)
*Swingin' the Classics (Robinwood Productions, UK, 2007)

External links

* [http://www.timkliphuis.com Tim Kliphuis official website]
* [http://www.robinwoodproductions.com Robinwood Productions label]
* [http://www.fiddle.com/issues/spr06.htm#3 Interview in Fiddler Magazine, Spring 2006]


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