Nikki Iles Band

Award winning pianist and composer, Nikki Iles brings her 20 piece Jazz Orchestra to the Vortex marking a new chapter in a long and distinguished career in British Jazz, gathering together commissions from over the years, new orchestrations of her own small band tunes and new compositions, all played by the remarkable band she has assembled. The depth and range of the exhilarating writing and arranging suggest it will be less like a debut, but more like seasoned band and a distinctive voice, with the music bought to vivid life by a top draw band.
Nikki Iles Conductor, Piano, accordion 
Mike Walker Guitar 
Ian Thomas Drums
Steve Watts Bass     
Saxes                                                                                                           
Andy Schofield, Alto, Sop, Flute
Paul Jones, Alto, flute 
Julian Siegel, Tenor, Bass Clarinet 
Tori freestone, Tenor, Flute 
Karen Sharp, Baritone , tenor, clarinet 
Gareth Lochrane, flute 
Trumpets 
Tom Walsh 
Henry Lowther 
James Copus
Nick smart
Trombones
Gordon Campbell 
Richard Henry 
Ollie Martin 
Harry Maund