In einer völlig einzigartigen instrumentalen Kombination trifft der Cellist/Sänger Rupert Gillett auf Valerie Rathmann (Kontrabass/Gesang) und Tim Schmiedner (Schlagzeug). Das Rupert Gillett Trio erzeugt einen Klang, der manchmal filigran, manchmal aber auch swingend und funky ist.

Rupert Gillett ist ein britischer Cellist, Bassist, Komponist und Produzent. Er ist ein international anerkannter Jazzcellist und Spezialist für viele alternative Cellotechniken. Rupert hat mit Künstler*innen wie Jazz Legende Jacqui Dankworth MBE, Alison Moyet (Yazoo), Shara Nelson (Massive Attack), Katy Carr, Delain und Modern Nature zusammengearbeitet, und war mit verschiedenen Ensembles mehrfach im BBC-Radio und Fernsehen zu hören. Außerdem ist er vor Publikum wie Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Jude Law, Orlando Bloom und HRH Prince Philip aufgetreten. Er ist Dozent an der Cello Akademie Rutesheim und hat auch an der Royal Academy of Music (London), dem New Directions Cello Festival (MA, USA) und verschiedenen anderen Festivals und Kursen unterrichtet.

www.rupertgillett.com

Presse:
“…A great jazz improviser” London Jazz News

“…ein ebenso hervorragender wie experimentierfreudiger Cellist” Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger 

Rupert Gillett – cello, voice
Valerie Rathmann – bass, voice
Tim Schmiedner – drums

From January 2024 on, the concerts at the LOFT start round 8.00 pm
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In a completely unique instrumental combination, cellist/singer Rupert Gillett meets Valerie Rathmann (double bass/vocals) and Tim Schmiedner (drums). The Rupert Gillett Trio produces a sound that is sometimes delicate, sometimes swinging and funky.

Rupert Gillett is a British cellist, bassist, composer and producer. He is an internationally recognized jazz cellist and specialist in many alternative cello techniques. Rupert has collaborated with artists such as jazz legend Jacqui Dankworth MBE, Alison Moyet (Yazoo), Shara Nelson (Massive Attack), Katy Carr, Delain and Modern Nature, and has appeared on BBC radio and television with various ensembles. He has also performed for audiences including Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Jude Law, Orlando Bloom and HRH Prince Philip. He is a lecturer at the Cello Akademie Rutesheim and has also taught at the Royal Academy of Music (London), the New Directions Cello Festival (MA, USA) and various other festivals and courses

www.rupertgillett.com

Presse:
“…A great jazz improviser” London Jazz News

“…a cellist who is as outstanding as he is experimental” Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger