Nikki Iles / Jazz from the Academy of Music

A performer, teacher and composer, award-winning musician Nikki Iles is widely regarded as one of the finest modern jazz pianists in Europe. After establishing her credentials as both performer and educator in the North of England, most notably with the Creative Jazz Orchestra and as a lecturer at the Leeds College of Music, Nikki moved to London in the late 90’s. Since then her fluent and creative playing has been heard with a wide variety of the finest UK musicians, including the likes of Kenny Wheeler, Norma Winstone and Tina May as well as with her own trios and quartets. A greatly respected teacher she was a Senior Lecturer at Middlesex University being part of the team that developed the new Associated Boards Jazz grades. In 2002, in California USA, she was awarded the International Association of Jazz Educators Award for Outstanding Services to Jazz Education. And as if all that wasn’t enough, she is also a highly regarded composer, receiving commissions ranging from the London Sinfonietta to Tim Garland. A rare visit to the Club with her own group from this outstanding musician and absolutely not to be missed.

“A formidable UK jazz presence… intelligent, sharp and very musical” Guardian
“an arranger of considerable talent and a gifted composer..” The Times
“compelling soloist” Jazz UK
“Iles is one of the most refreshing and promising figures to have emerged in the UK in recent times, with a liquid sound and supple, obliquely resolved phrasing as an improviser......” The Guardian

Then later...
10:15pm JAZZ FROM THE ACADEMY WITH FLO MOORE’S “ALPHA MAMA”.
This gig is being presented in collaboration with The Royal Academy of Music, and is part of the Club’s ongoing policy of providing a platform for younger musicians. Tonight the featured musician is Bassist Flo Moore with her quartet band featuring Ronan Perrett -sax, Ralph Wyld -vibes, Ben Brown - drums. The playing is of an extraordinary high level and if you want to spot the next Jazz stars, this is the gig to be at!