Ernst Reijseger (Bussum NL, 1954) started playing the cello when he was 8 years old. From the early 70s he became involved in improvised music, playing with Sean Bergin, Martin van Duynhoven, Derek Bailey, Michael Moore, Alan Purves, and Franky Douglas. 
He was a long-time member of the Theo Loevendie Consort, the Guus Janssen Septet and the Amsterdam String Trio. In 1985 he received the major Dutch jazz-award, the Boy Edgar Prijs "because he is an important innovator in the field of improvised music... Ernst Reijseger plays the cello with an unrivalled craftsmanship and uses his talent enthusiastically to further the development of improvised music... The humor of his unexpected musical turns and the original and unconventional use he makes of his instrument add to the accesibility of his music."
He now plays in Misha Mengelberg's ICP orchestra, the Gerry Hemingway Quintet, and Trio Clusone (with Michael Moore and Han Bennink). Ernst Reijseger is frequently abroad, performing as a soloist and in a variety of international combinations, with such artists as Louis Sclavis, Trilok Gurtu and Yo-Yo Ma. A television documentary about Ernst Reijseger was made and broadcast in 1994.
In 1995 the Trio Clusone toured extensively in Australia, China and Viet-Nam, in addition to their regular haunts at the major jazz festivals of Europe. In the same year Ernst Reijseger was presented with the coveted Bird Award at the North Sea Jazz Festival.
Ernst Reijseger continues to perform with many renowned musicians in various exciting combinations, and yet he spends a good amount of time doing cello workshops for children and solo concerts.

Ernst Reijseger's discography

remarks: 
*   good music also without Ernst Reijseger
** good music with relevant participation of Ernst Reijseger

1972 - Banten *
perf. a.o. Rob v.d. Broek, p; Jurre Haanstra, dr.
label BASF 1625184-5 

1976 - New age jazz chorale
perf. a.o. Burton Greene, p; Sean Bergin, sax.
label Button-nose Records 03 

1977 - Sail-Joia *
perf. a.o. Fernando, Toni Lameirinhas, gui+ vc; Sean Bergin, sax.
label Philips 6410950 

1979 - Mistakes **
perf. duo with Sean Bergin, s-sax, t-sax, flute & pennywhistle
label Broken Records, distr. B.V. Haast 

1980 - Oorlog en pap
perf. a.o. Johnny van Doorn
label Harlekijn 2925.555 

1981 - Taiming **
perf. side 1: Ernst solo + 1 track duo with Alan Purves, bodhran
        side 2: Han Bennink, dr; Michael Moore, altosax.
label Hummeloord Records 01, distr. B.V. Haast 

1982 - Cellotape - Scotchtape **
perf. duo with Alan Purves, dr.
label Data Records 822, distr. B.V. Haast 

1983 - Concert for eyes * (1 very good track with E.R. by Sean Bergin)
perf. a.o. Theo Joling 
label B.V. Haast Records 065 

1983 - Les douzes sons *
perf. Joelle Leandre; a.o. George Lewis, tr; Derek Bailey, gui.
label Nato Records 

1983 - Trios by company **
perf. a.o. Derek Bailey, gui; Evan Parker, sax.
label Incus Records 51, distr. Incus 

1984 - Amsterdam Sunshine *
perf. Curtis Clark, p; Michael Moore, sax; Ernst Glerum, cb; Clarence Becton, dr.
label Nimbus NS3691 

1984 - Extension Red, White, Blue **
perf. I.C.P. Orchestra plays the music of Herbie Nichols
a.o. Misha Mengelberg, p; Steve Lacey, s-sax.
label ICP 27(?), distr. BV Haast 

1984 - Hypo
perf. a.o. Niko Langenhuizen, p.
label VARA Jazz 4214 

1985 - Boy Edgar Award '85 **
perf. a.o. Guus Jansen, p; Arend Nijenhuis, p. & I.C.P. Company.
label (only video) 

1986 - Dodekakania **
perf. Amsterdam String Trio: Maurice Horsthuis, vla; Ernst Glerum, cb.
label Data Records 861 

1986 - Guus Janssen Septet *
perf. a.o. Guus Janssen, p; Ab Baars, sax+cl.
label Claxon Records 87.18 

1986 - Letter to South Africa **
perf. Curtis Clark Quintet: Curtis Clark, p; John Tchicai, sax; Ernst Glerum, cb; Louis Moholo, dr. 
label Nimbus Records NS501 C, distr. BV Haast 

1986 - Two Programs: Monk & Nichols **
perf. I.C.P. Orchestra: a.o. Misha Mengelberg, p; Han Bennink,dr; Steve Lacy, s-sax; George Lewis, tb.
label I.C.P. CD-026, distr. BV Haast

1987 - October Meeting II **
perf. a.o. Franky Douglas, gui; Gerald Veasley, b; Herb Robertson, tp.
label Bimhuis 

1987 - Outerbridge Crossing ** (remastered 1989)
perf. Gerry Hemingway Quintet:a.o. Gerry Hemingway, dr;Ray Anderson, tr.
label Sound Aspects SAS CD 017 

1987 - The Berlin Station
perf. Phil Minton, voice; Tony Oxley, dr.
label F.M.P. Records SAJ 57, distr. FMP 

1988 - Kids Mysteries *
perf. Sean Bergin's MOB: a.o. Sean Bergin, sax; Wolter Wierbos, tr; Tristan Honsinger, c; Han Bennink, dr.
label Nimbus Records NS502 C 
distr. BV Haast 

1988 - Live at the Bimhuis **
perf. Curtis Clark Quintet: Curtis Clark, p; Andy Sheppard, sax; Ernst Glerum, cb; Louis Moholo, dr. 
label Nimbus Records NS505 C, distr. BV Haast 

1989 - Dancing Series *
perf. a.o. Guus Janssen, p; Herb Robertson, tr.
label Geestgronden 1, distr. BV Haast 

1989 - Wild West **
perf. Amsterdam String Trio: Maurice Horsthuis, vla; Ernst Glerum, cb.
label Nimbus Records NS506 C, distr. BV Haast 
 

1989 - World Surf Music *
perf. The Persons: a.o.Michael Moore, sax;  Michael Vatcher, dr.
label Ear Rational ECD 1005 - Dossier Records 

1990 - Similado *
perf. a.o. Trilok Gurtu, perc; Albert Mangelsdorf, tb; Franco d'Andrea, p.
label LMJ 3341  (lp!) 

1990 - Soft on the inside ** 
perf. Andy Sheppard "Big Band Project": a.o. Andy Sheppard, sax; Han Bennink,dr; Gary Valente,tb.
label Island Records/Antilles 842927-2 (also video)

1990 - Sonic Fiction **
perf. Trio with Georg GrŠwe, p; Gerry Hemingway, dr.
label Hat-Hut Records, distr. Harmonia Mundi (NL) 

1991 - And so on *
perf. a.o. Mario Schiano; GŸnther Sommer; Paul Rutherford
label Splash Records CD-H.368-2 

1991 - Angelica * (1 track E.R. solo)
perf. a.o. Tom Cora, cl; Fred Frith, gui.
sample cd of Festival Bologna
label Caicai Music ADN 

1991 - Dutch Masters **
perf. Misha Mengelberg, p; Han Bennink, dr; Steve Lacey, sax; Georg Lewis, tb.
label Soul Note 121154-2, distr. IREC

1991 - Movin' on *
perf. a.o. Albert Mangelsdorf, tr; Reto Weber, dr; Bruno Spšrri, sax + live electronics.
label Elite CD J 76357 

1991 - Noci...Strani Frutti *
perf. Trio with Han Bennink, dr. & Pino Minafra, tr.
label C&P Leo Records CD LR176 

1991 - Special Detail **
perf. Gerry Hemingway Quintet: a.o. Wolter Wierbos, tr; Don Byron, cl+ b-sax.
label Hat-Art CD 6084 
distr. Harmonia Mundi (NL) 

1992 - Bospaadje Konijnehol I+II  **
perf. I.C.P. Orchestra: a.o. Misha Mengelberg, p; Han Bennink, dr.
label I.C.P. 029, distr. B.V. Haast 

1992 - Clusone Trio **
perf. Han Bennink, dr. & Michael Moore, sax + cl.
label Ramboy-disc 01, distr. B.V. Haast 

1993 - Amsterdam Drama *
perf. Maurice Horsthuis and orchestra
label Attacca - Babel 9370-2DDD, distr. BV Haast 

1993 - Crazy Saints * (E.R. on 3 tracks)
perf. Trilok Gurtu
label CMP CD 66 

1993 - Demon Chaser **
perf. Gerry Hemingway Quintet: a.o. Michael Moore, as,cl,b-cl; Mark  Dresser,cb; Wolter Wierbos tb.
label Hat Art cd 6137, distr. Harmonia Mundi (NL) 

1993 - Live During Wartime *
perf. The Persons: M. Moore, cl; D. Petrow & F. Douglas, gui; M. Vatcher, dr  + perc; James "Sprocket" Royer, b   ó.
label Ramboy 03, distr. BV Haast 

1993 - Neglig? **
perf. Michael Moore Quartet: Alex Maguire, p; Michael Vatcher,dr +  perc.
label Ramboy 04, distr. BV Haast 

1994 - Chamberworks 1990-92 **
perf. Georg GrŠwe large ensemble: a.o. Phil Minton, voice.
label RA 003, distr. Random Acoustics 

1994 - Flavours, Fragments **
perf. Grubenklang Orchestra: Georg Gräwe, p + dir
label ITM 950014 

1994 - I am an Indian **
perf. Clusone 3: Michael Moore, Han Bennink 
label Ramboy #  5, distr. BV Haast 

1994 - Soft Lights and Sweet Music **
perf. Clusone trio plays the music of Irving Berlin with Moore & Bennink
label Hat Art cd 6153, distr. Harmonia Mundi (NL) 

1994 - The Visions Project **
perf. Franky Douglas Sunchild
label L-Fds093 Van 519938 

1994 - Zwei Nächte in Berlin **
perf. Gräwe, Reijseger, Hemingway
label Sound Aspects SAS 049 

1995 - Arcado String Trio **
perf. Recordings of tour '94, with Mark Dresser,cb & Mark Feldman, vl.
label Avan 058

1995 - Et on ne parle pas du temps **
perf. Duo with Louis Sclavis, cl.
label FMP 66, distr. BV Haast (NL) 

1995 - Flex 27 **
perf. with GrŠwe & Hemingway
label RA 007, distr. Random Acoustics 

1995 - Green Dolphy Suite  Double trio **
perf. Arcado String Trio & Trio de Clarinettes: Louis Sclavis, cl;  Jacques di Donato,cl; Armand Angster, cl, b-cl+ cb-cl. 
label ENJA 90112 

1995 - Slamadam **
perf. Gerry Hemingway Quintet
label RA 012, distr. Random Acoustics

1995 - The Marmalade King **
perf. Gerry Hemingway Quintet
label Hat Art cd 6164, distr. Harmonia Mundi (NL) 

1995 - The view from points west **
perf. Gräwe, Reijseger, Hemingway
label Music and Arts cd-820 

---- - Solo Cello *** (expected)
perf. Recorded in Montreal during Cello Festival 1992
label ? , distr. ? 

---- - Sur Place *** (expected)
perf. Reijseger- solo + piece for 9 celli & 23 celli.
 Recorded in Montreal-Cello Festival 1992
label ? , distr. ? 

1996 - Auf gehts *** (1 track)
perf. Graewe, Gratkovski Reijseger  Koln 1994
label 2nd floor Edition, distr      ?

1996 - Belcanto **
perf  Ettore Fioravanti dr, Gianluigi Trovesi as,b,a,es,cl, Franco D'Andrea p.
label  R.A.M. records rmcd4528, distr.  ?

1996 - Perfect World **
perf  Gerry Hemingway quintet
label Random Acoustics RA 019, distr.  Random Acoustics

1997 - Saturn Cycle **
perf  Gräwe, Reijseger, Hemingway
label Music & Arts, distr.  ?

1997 - Love Henry ***
perf  Clusone trio Han Bennink, Michael  Moore
label  gramavision/ rycodisc, distr  all over

1997 - Colla Parte ***
perf  solo
label  Winter&Winter, distr.  Edel Contraire (Germany, Italy) via (Holland) allegro (USA)    Harmonia Mundi (France) etc.

1999 - Colla Voche ***
perf  with Alan Purves and the Tenore e Concordu de Orosei
label  Winter&Winter, distr. as above

1999 - Moondive III 
Live concert with Ray Anderson, tb, Mola Sylla, voc, Eddie Veldtman, dr, Lesley Joseph, b, Michel, Goddard, tuba, Ruben van Roon , dj + perc