Nikki Iles

Nikki has been described as the “Heroine of British Jazz” and is Award winning jazz pianist and composer and was a founder member of the innovative Creative Jazz Orchestra. In the 1990’s Mike Walker formed a band in Manchester with himself and Nikki, Steve & Dave. This quartet was their grounding in jazz writing and performing. That early grounding formed a special bond between them, creating a new and lasting sound.  For this gig these old friends will reunite at the 1000 Trades as old friends perfuming their original tunes in that enigmatic style.

Line Up: Nikki Illes – piano, Mike Walker – guitar, Andy Schofield - alto  Dave Green – bass & Steve Brown – drums