J.P. "Clous" van Mechelen

J.P. "Clous" van Mechelen composes the music for the Dutch Bert & Ernie albums, as performed by his Guimbarde Ensemble. On these albums, Clous also performs the voice of Uncle Rudolf.

Uncle Rudolf's full name is Rudolf De Bont. He is married to Aunt Coleta. At one point in their relationship, Coleta left him for a few years. Rudolf plays the piano, and he often gets carried away in his sentimental, rather adult songs. Bert is very fond of Uncle Rudolf, because he always brings books about the pencils Zipje & Zopje (Zippy & Zoppy).

Clous van Mechelen and the Guimbarde Ensemble composed music for many TV shows. He often collaborates with Wim T. Schippers.