Breathtaking instrumental show

Those who enjoyed the Swing 2015 concert in September – and others who missed it – have a treat in store in Brodick Village Hall on Saturday, 14th November, when Arran Music Society present the Tim Kliphuis Trio.

Tim Kliphuis is a Dutch violinist renowned for mixing gypsy jazz with classical and folk music. Classically trained at the Amsterdam Conservatoire, and taught to improvise by fiery gypsy jazz guitar legends, Tim Kliphuis combines dazzling perfection and complete musical freedom like no-one else in the world. He will be joined for the concert by his long-standing colleagues Nigel Clark (guitar) and Roy Percy (double bass). Together the Trio form one of the world’s top string groups, combining jaw-dropping virtuosity and mesmerizing improvisations with a beautifully varied repertoire. They have long been firm favourites on the festival scene. Highlights include the Amsterdam Concertgebouw, collaborations with the Netherlands Chamber Orchestra, Richard Strauss Festival and Baltimore Fiddle Festival. In 2013, they received the Scottish Jazz International award.

The Herald commented on their show at the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh: “…an expansive and often dazzling but genuinely communicative performance.”

Seating will again be café-style at tables, and you may bring a bottle. So come along on the 14th for a uniquely exhilarating evening. The concert begins at 7.30, and tickets are available on the door, at Inspirations of Arran in Brodick, or online from www.arranevents.com.