David Oistrach, Stéphane Grappelli & Django Reinhardt, Frankie Gavin, Yascha Heifetz, Barney Kessel, Stan Getz, Sam Bush, Nigel Kennedy, Oscar Peterson, Vassar Clements, Paco de Lucia, Eugen Cicero.
"One day perhaps we shall find an ideal music which will be neither popular nor classical, highbrow or lowbrow, but an art in which all can take part" - Ralph Vaughan Williams
The music of Tim Kliphuis blends Gypsy Jazz, Classical and Folk into a "swingy, zingy mix" (The Herald) that crosses boundaries, is fresh and new yet appeals to all. Tim’s "funky slurs, whooping hoedown flourishes" (Time Out), "elegant tone and carefree spirit" (Scotsman) have charmed audiences around the world.
Dutchman Tim Kliphuis ranks among the world's finest fiddlers. He has often been named the successor of Stéphane Grappelli, taking his legacy into the 21st Century.
Tim's first international recognition came after he joined Belgian gypsy guitarist Fapy Lafertin in 1999. Since then, he has performed with a.o. Martin Taylor, Bob Wilber, Les Paul, Frankie Gavin, Bucky Pizzarelli, Angelo Debarre, Stochelo Rosenberg and Richard Galliano. Tim appears at venues ranging from jazz clubs to classical concert halls: North Sea and Edinburgh Jazz, Baltimore FiddleFair, Concertgebouw Amsterdam and Richard Strauss Festival.
Tim also hosts workshops around the globe and has a great number of international students. He teaches string improvisation at the Amsterdam and Tilburg Conservatoires and was featured in Fiddler Magazine.
Order Tim's Mel Bay book "Stéphane Grappelli Gypsy Jazz Violin" from www.timkliphuis.com
“Tim Kliphuis is perhaps the greatest living exponent of the Stéphane Grappelli violin style and this book will surely be a necessary learning tool for all students of the Hot Club of France and its magical music.”
David Grisman
"Stéphane Grappelli's style is alive and well in the hands of Tim Kliphuis" Nigel Kennedy "Tim gets closer to Stéphane's world-renowned sound than anybody I've heard" Darol Anger
Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane.To those who don't know me, I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio. Let me know if you like the new songs..be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! new videos too! Ruby Jane
hi tim, i made some german lyrics for QUE RESTE-T-IL DE NOS AMOURS and lollo meier plays the guitar... please give it a listen... :)) all the best, ulrike
Tim Well, here's Gypsy jazz meet Rockabilly straight from Los Angeles: GYPSYBILLY. Enjoy as much as we enjoy your playing and records. Bedankt, tot gauw The Vignatis
Two fantastic sets at Jazz at the Chambers Rawtenstall great crowd, great sounds Yourself and Dave Newton in brilliant form best wishes for the rest of the tour Denis Dundon (Promoter)
Bonjour,çà y est!Tout les projets entrepris depuis ce début d'année sont enregistrés! Les morceaux du TK Quartet ,du Bengalé Quartet, de Tchave Founi Vinta et les derniers extraits de SWING39 sont en écoute sur ma page.Et pour assouvir votre curiosité,le reste des morceaux sont en écoute sur les pages respectives de ces projets via "mes amis"... Bonne écoute.A bientot.Steeve
Hi Tim, how are you? After many wonderful, inspiring journeys, I am back on the island where we are having a very sweet springtime. The weather is hot and inviting and everywhere are tiny flowers lighting up the fields! I am also having a great time with my new cd and the videoclip... which are almost completed now, while I started the summer performances too, going on until November! I wish you a lovely week, peace & happiness! Louise
Hello! Just wanted to drop in and let you know that pre-orders for my new jazz standards album "Bittersweet" are now taking place! The first 100 pre-orders will receive a signed and numbered copy! Release date is set for May 19th, but you will get your copy a few days earlier! Kate and I are very excited about the record, and we can't wait for you to hear it. Head over to www.bittersweetthealbum.com to pre-order! Thanks! ~Mark
I've just added a new song to my profile... It's a duet with a very talented young singer Nini. I would be really happy if you could take some time to listen to it. Also, please feel free to join my mailing list and I will always keep you updated with the news... ;)
Thank you so much for your support... Best Wishes, Emkay
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