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.

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.

Next to playing, I also teach trumpet and jazz improvisation. I think teaching broadens my horizon.

I hope to see you on one of my concerts!

Bye!

Ellister

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