Jazz Articles about Nikki Iles

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Nikki Iles Quintet: Veils

by John Kelman
October 22, 2004

The vibrancy of the British jazz scene is something that for the most part continues to elude listeners on the North American side of the Atlantic. While some artists, including trumpeter Kenny Wheeler and pianist John Taylor, are receiving their proper due--Taylor, though, only in recent times--others, including saxophonists Martin Speake , Stan Sulzmann and Iain Ballamy, still await the broader recognition they so duly deserve. Add to that list pianist Nikki Iles, who, along with some fine collaborations with ...

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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 ...