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Richard Niles releases as composer/leader.

RICHARD NILES QUINTET
The Richard Niles Quintet

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Richard Niles created his first band as composer/leader/guitarist in London featuring studio friends guitarist Mitch Dalton, drummer Peter Van Hooke, bassist Dill Katz, and 19-yr old sax virtuoso Chris Hunter. This keyboardless group included singers Tessa Niles and Jaki Benar


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Richard Niles’ BANDZILLA

Blue Movies
Niles’ big band was formed after performing on The C4 TV series “Don’t Miss Wax” for comedian Ruby Wax as the house band, performing with Meat Loaf and Pee Wee Herman. They also recorded with Paul McCartney, Ray Charles, Pet Shop Boys, Grace Jones, Swing Out Sister, and Deniece Williams. It featured Niles’ compositions and arrangements played by the cream of London’s young jazz and studio players including trumpeters Guy Barker and John Thirkell, R&B singer Clive Griffin and keyboard master Peter John Vetesse.

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Richard Niles

Santa Rita
Niles compositions featured drummer Danny Gottlieb, bassist Mark Egan (both founder members of the Pat Metheny Group), Flautist Nelson Ranger, pianist Steve Hamilton, oboist Kate St John, saxist Chris Hunter, Singers Hamish Stuart (AWB), and Tony Walthers.

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KATALYST

Real Songs For an Unreal World
Featuring singer Katherine Gang, this album also featured drummers Danny Gottlieb and Chris Dagley, bassists Janek Gwizdala and Stefan Redtenbacher, pianists Steve Hamilton, and Clive Dunstall, and saxist Nigel Hitchcock

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Richard Niles

Club Deranged
The eclectic second album enlists the talents of 80s popstar Kid Creole (without Coconuts!), Steve Hamilton, piano – Michael Ruff, organ - Danny Gottlieb, drums - Kid Creole, vocals - Nelson Rangell, alto sax – Nigel Hitchcock, alto sax – Sam Burgess, bass - Eliza Mishcon, vocals - Tony Walters, vocals – Carla Vallet, vocals – Martin Shaw, flugelhorn – Pete Wareham, tenor sax - Gary Husband, piano/drums.

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Richard Niles’ BANDZILLA

Bandzilla Rises!!!
The 2nd big band extravaganza features Grammy winning trumpet star Randy Brecker on trumpet and vocals, pop star Leo Sayer, Daisy Chute, Clarice Assad, B Valentine, Lamont Dozier Jr., Paola Vera, Julia Suzanna Sokolowska, and the incredible vocals of Kim Chandler. Trumpets - John Thirkell, trombones - Mark Nightingale, Saxes - ed Barker, Nigel Hitchcock. Bass Garrett Wolfe, Drums - Ian Palmer, piano - Steve Hamilton.

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Alexander Niles

Alex Plays Alex
Pianist/Composer Alexander Niles released his first album in 2020 featuring singer Claire Martin, guitarists Blake Aaron and Martin Taylor, drummer Danny Gottlieb, saxist Nigel Hitchcock, bassist Laurence Cottle, drummers Ian Palmer and Danny Gottlieb, and trumpet player John Thirkell. Produced by Richard Niles.

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Richard Niles

Niles Smiles
Released in 2023, the album features a burning rhythm section (Niles - Guitar, Alexander Niles - Keys, Ian Palmer - Drums, Mark Egan - Bass) a frontline of 3 brass (John Thirkell - Trumpet, Snake Davis - Saxes, Joey Sellers - Trombone) and the supersonic multi-tracked vocals of
Kim Chandler.

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Adventures For Cello and Piano

New Compositions by Richard Niles
Niles’ new compositions blend classical sophistication with contemporary audacity - duets for cello and piano that defy categorization. Dennis Karmazyn is one of the world’s most respected virtuosos, principal cellist for the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. pianist Clive Dunstall has worked on many orchestral and jazz projects and is a first-call studio player in London. Two tracks feature bassist Mark Egan, and drummer Ian Palmer. Grammy winning composer Michael Gibbs wrote, “Richard Niles’ new project is a delightful surprise - inquisitively engaging, intriguing, and masterfully played!”

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Testimonials

"Richard Niles is up to his old tricks, giving us music that's accessible yet thought-provoking at the same time!"
With Randy Brecker
Randy Brecker Grammy Winner
“As well as his signature hip composing and arranging, Richard offers a masterclass in smooth, articulate jazz guitar.”   
With Laurence Juber
Laurence Juber Grammy Winner, ex-Wings
“Niles is a true original writing music that defies description. Very unusual and different.”
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Dave Koz Grammy Winner
“richard, bandzilla rises!!! sounds great – you are the one and only you and you’ve done it again here!”
Ray & Niles
Pat Metheny Guitar Player
“Niles is one of the most innovative, creative and musical composers of our time.”
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Blake Aaron Award winning guitarist
“With versatility spanning various genres, Niles gives us slick arrangements, swinging horns, big energy and crystal-clean production replete with jazz chops and a pop sensibility.”
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Matt Miccuci JAZZIZ Magazine
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