THÉO ZIPPER | MUSICIAN

"Théo Zipper, a master of the four strings" - Jazzism (Netherlands)

 

Musician, bassist and composer, Théo Zipper is a multi-faceted artist. Raised by an architect father and a painter mother, shape and movement have always been a fascination and a guideline in his musical explorations.

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Aleph Quintet (Igloo Records), a French/Tunisian band who creates a crossover between jazz and arabic music.
 

KLLAP (Collectif 3h10) a duet with trumpeter Aristide d'Agostino, exploring the connection between free jazz, electronic music and cinema.

ATHERIS a powerful band that creates a mix of deep electronic and rock grooves. 

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As a band leader, Théo released a couple of albums "Faith" and "Sauvage". 

Théo can also be heard performing improvised bass and electronic solo sets.

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He has performed on a large number of stages, among the most prestigious: Botanique, VK, Grand' Place, Jazz Station, Saint Jazz Festival, River Jazz Festival, Théâtre Marni (Belgium), Cité de la Culture (Tunisia), Jazz en Baie (France)...

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During his studies, he was taught by several great teachers: Francesco Castellani, Lilian Bencini, Gérard Maurin. He will learn from them the importance of immersing himself in the practice of art. 

 

He also took lessons from Richard Bona, Laurent Coq, and Gilles Coquard and also performing in big ensemble concerts with Vincent Laffont (ONJ), and Louis Winsberg.