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"Richard Niles is one of the best composer/arrangers around and a truly exciting musical force."
Pat Metheny

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"Your production work is of the highest caliber." Richard Carpenter - The Carpenters


"Richard Niles is one of those people whose projects can be recommended without hesitation. He pushes the ear and imagination to encompass the workings of other peoples minds." Dame Gillian Reynolds, The Sunday Telegraph

"Great arrangements! Great production! It's always a pleasure to do something with you, and I hope we can continue to find new ways." Bob James

"FRANK SINATRA HAD NELSON RIDDLE. I HAVE RICHARD NILES .......love, marti pellow"

“England's jazz crusader.” Berklee Today

"His prodigious talent as composer/arranger/performer have served him well in his multi-faceted pursuits."
Composer Michael Gibbs

“You bad, Niles! This show is gonna be a phenomenon with the combination of your orchestra and my thing!”
Mister James Brown

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Dr. RICHARD NILES' career spans pop, R&B, rock and jazz as a recording artist, composer, producer, songwriter, arranger, conductor, musical director, broadcaster, author and educator. He has been called "one of the most versatile men in modern music" (Sound On Sound Magazine).

His credits include work with Paul McCartney, Ray Charles, Tina Turner, Cher, Mariah Carey, Dusty Springfield, Cat Stevens, Grace Jones, Swing Out Sister, Kid Creole, James Brown, Michael McDonald, Pet Shop Boys, Tears For Fears, The Troggs, Wet Wet Wet, Boyzone, Westlife, Take That, Ronan Keating and Kylie Minogue.

 

He has maintained a parallel career in jazz having worked with Pat Metheny, Martin Taylor, Bob James, Michel Legrand, Ray Charles, Jane Monheit, Guy Barker, Bob Mintzer, The Yellowjackets, Silje Nergaard, John Patitucci, Jim Mullen, Janek Gwizdala, Nelson Rangell, Gwylim Simcock and Gary Husband.

The RICHARD NILES QUARTET featuring YOUNEE will be touring Britain Oct/Nov 2009. Dates include Pizza Express Jazz Club, Dean Street, London OCTOBER 27, 28, 29.

Richard NilesYou can download Richard Niles' CDs from the fabulous new website ART ON EARTH, an important resource for independent creative artists.
Art on Earth Music Store

 

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