About this event
Cellist / Composer Ivan Hussey releases ' The Jazz Sessions’ , the 10th album under the artist name Celloman.
Performed by Ivan together with two fellow cellists, the trio perform a collection of original Jazz compositions with the warmth and depth of 3 cellos. From the cheeky ‘Tango Through’ to the Grappelli-esqe ‘A Touch Tipsy’ and the beautifully melodic ‘Dark Wine’ - “…a fine reminder of the emotional power of the cello” - All About Jazz.
In the second half, the trio return to perform a collection of tracks taken from previous Celloman albums with new arrangements for cello trio mashing North African grooves, Flamenco melodies, chill out tapestries and haunting melodies that “ blend jazz, world and classical musics in a strikingly natural way… - Evening Standard.
Since 2001, Celloman has released 10 albums as electric band and acoustic ensemble, performing numerous gigs World-wide including in the UK, Serbia, Spain, Holland, France and Zanzibar and playing at festivals including Glastonbury, Womad, Beautiful Days and Beyond Cello.
As a cellist, Ivan has played on over 300 albums with a wide range of artists including Soul II Soul, Incognito, Mick Jagger, Jay Z, Natacha Atlas, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, and Take that.
In live performance, Ivan has toured with: Duran Duran, The Lighthouse Family, Snow Patrol, The Reggae Philharmonic Orchestra, Gabrielle, Liam Gallagher, Classic Ibiza and Smoke City, amongst others.
