About Me

I was born March 1st, 1977 into a music loving family. Encouraged at a young age to make a career in music, I attended the Young Talent department from the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague and won several prizes on Classical music competitions. Growing up surrounded by jazz music, it was not a big step to switch to jazz.

As a jazz student I had lessons with – in no particular order – Jarmo Hoogendijk, Ack van Rooijen, Eric Vloeimans, Ruud Breuls and Jan Oosthof.

Since my graduation in 2000, I have been working as a free lance musician, playing in a diversity of music styles. Varying from music from the thirty’s with the Jimmy Lunceford Legacy Orchestra to hip and groovy rhythms with the New Generation Big Band. From 2008 on there will be two new bands that I’ll be playing with, including my own trio, so stay posted!

I have been playing on some of the big festivals of the world, including the North Sea Festival (many times), Pori and Montpelliers and enjoy the travelling. The latest big trip was to Singapore in October 2007 with Dim Kesber and the Augmenters.

Next to playing, I also teach trumpet and improvisation both privately and on a music school.

I hope to see you on one of my concerts!

Bye!

Ellister

P.S. for the latest news be sure to check my weblog ellister.blogspot.com