Jazz Articles about Nikki Iles

Nikki Iles/Duncan Hopkins/Anthony Michelli: Everything I Love

by Jerry D'Souza
July 14, 2004

The musicians who have influenced pianist Nikki Iles come in varying temperament. They include Bill Evans, John Taylor and John Abercrombie. There can be no gripe with that focus, particularly when the music on this recording is presented in evidence.

This piano trio works well. Iles has toured with Duncan Hopkins and Anthony Michelli--the two have developed a fine working relationship setting up the rhythm for other musicians--and the closeness they have established is manifested right through. This ...