2008 will see the release of the 4th Celloman album ‘Sharptown’. The first single ‘Streets paved with gold’ featuring the voice of British Soul singer ‘Shaun Escoffrey’ was released in April and is causing a senation. The project began in 2001 with the release of ‘Aquador’. The Celloman band has performed extensively around the UK including most of the big festivals such as Glastonbury and Womad. They have performed in Serbia twice and done a series of gigs in Spain. In 2005 Cellist Ivan Hussey was invited to perform a solo show at the International Cello Festival in Belgrade. Together the band has gained a fine reputation for their CD’s and Live shows. The sound has proven to be quite Unique. A blend of Middle Eastern and African rhythms, Eastern and Western classically inspired melodies, hypnotic harmonies and driving funky Bass & Drums.
“ His 80-minute set blended jazz, world and classical musics in a strikingly natural way…Celloman is Champ”. - Evening standard
‘… but the star is Hussey's Cello, proof that the instrument can be surprising, sensuous and funky - all at the same time.’ – The Observer
‘ The band were tight, and the playing superb. To die for!’ - Festivals UK, Trowbridge village pump festival
As a Cellist Ivan has worked with, among others - Mick Jagger, Lynden David Hall, Incognito, Take that, Third World, M People, Gabrielle, Duran Duran, Sonique, Soul II Soul, The Lighthouse Family and The Reggae Philharmonic Orchestra.