Hi there! My name is Rupert Gillett and I am a..... jazz cellist! That's right, you heard right! WHAT, JAZZ ON THE CELLO, I hear you shout? Yes, it's true! And why not? Jazz has been knocking round for a while now, and has grown and blossomed into something truly multi-faced and varied. Why can't the cello join in the fun? Often proclaimed as the instrument "closest to the sound of the human voice", it seems the perfect beast for expressive improvisation!
On my channel, I release a version of a jazz standard every Sunday in the playlist "Jazz Cello Tunes", including improvised solos, chords, chopping, walking bass and other extended techniques in an attempt to explore how the cello can be used in different jazz settings.
The other videos on my channel include my own compositions ensembles that I'm involved with professionally and creatively, on cello, double bass and other instruments.
So do have a look around and please enjoy the music!