Celloman - 2 shows: Solo & Band

Cello Moods & Broods (solo) & A Journey (Band)

Presented by: Celloman

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0	LONDON: Upstairs at The Ritzy
P	Saturday 30th March, 2024
N	4:00pm

Event information

Celloman performs two shows in one day with an afternoon solo cello concert then a full band evening gig. Tickets can be bought for either show separately or both shows together.


Show 1: Celloman - Cello Moods & Broods (Solo) - 4.30pm
Doors: 4pm

Celloman presents his new acoustic album: Cello Moods & Broods.
The album, released in December 2023, contains a collection of beautifully melodic original compositions for Cello duo, trio and quartet and is:
“…a fine reminder of the emotional power of the cello” - All About Jazz

This Entertaining and informative solo cello show discusses, through played examples, the changing role of the cello in history from bass instrument to melodic instrument.
The cello is then introduced as a harmonic instrument, much like the guitar, through a new style of cello playing called Arpezzato, a combination of the words ‘Arpeggio’ and ‘Pizzicato’.
Playing examples taken from his album Arpezzato Cello, Ivan uses finger techniques imported from the world of Pop/Rock, Blues and Jazz including: ‘hammer-on’, ‘hammer-off’, ‘slide’, ‘pop’, ‘slap’, ‘strum’ and ‘Walking bass’.

Ivan then builds on those same compositions through the addition of bowed melody and harmony as Ivan performs pieces from Cello Moods & Broods

Duration: 90 minutes (Approx)

Children allowed in. Under 5's in Free

Please Note: Doors close between 6.30pm - 8pm

Show 2: Celloman: A Journey - 8:45pm
Doors: 8pm

Celloman and band present the best tracks from a collection of albums and EP’s released over a period of 20+ years.
Contained in a compilation album called A Journey, the album contains tracks from the electric band albums:’ Aquador, Maya, Sharptown and Panacea.
Expect an upbeat high energy festival set of Middle Eastern and African-inspired grooves, hypnotic harmonies and beautiful cello-led melody.
4-piece band with Live Drums, Electric Bass, Electric Cello and Guitar / Keyboards

“A blend of world/jazz/classical that had us foot-tapping, head nodding and 'desperate to dance' in our seats!” – BBCi

“His 80-minute set blended jazz, world and classical musics in a strikingly natural way… - Evening Standard

Duration: 90 minutes (Approx)

No Under 18s allowed entry for Show 2 unfortunately.

Celloman is the artist name of cellist Ivan Hussey.
The project began in 2001 with the release of Aquador. Since then, Celloman has released a further 8 albums.
The most recent release, Cello Moods & Broods, showcases the beauty and depth of the cello as both a harmonic instrument and a melodic instrument.

Celloman has gained a fine reputation for both their CDs and live shows with a sound that has proven to be quite unique. A blend of Middle Eastern and African rhythms with Eastern and Western classically inspired melodies,

Under the various line-ups of electric band, string trio and solo cello, Celloman has performed extensively around the UK including at Womad, Beautiful days, and four consecutive years at Glastonbury Festival. They have performed Internationally in Serbia, Abu Dhabi, Spain, Zanzibar and Singapore. Cellist Ivan Hussey was invited to perform at the International Cello Festival in Belgrade and twice at Beyond Cello for the London Cello Society.
As a session cellist, Ivan has played on over 300 albums with artists such as Mick Jagger, Soul II Soul, Incognito, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, Jay Z, The Lighthouse Family, Da Lata, Tom Jones, Take That and Annie Lennox amongst others. He has toured with: Duran Duran, Gabrielle, Snow Patrol, Natacha Atlas, Smoke City, Shaun Escoffrey and many others.