Richard Niles

Location:
London, UK
Type:
Artist / Band / Musician
Genre:
Jazz / Alternative / Pop
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Richard Niles PhD (Brunel University)
RICHARD NILES has been called "one of the most versatile men in modern music". His career spans pop, rock and jazz as a recording artist, composer for film, commercials and TV, producer, songwriter, arranger, guitarist, conductor and musical director. His credits include some of the worlds most successful POP artists in including Paul McCartney, Ray Charles, Tina Turner, Cher, Dusty Springfield, Grace Jones, James Brown, Michael McDonald, Pet Shop Boys, Westlife, Boyzone, Take That, Ronan Keating, THE FEELING and Kylie Minogue.



He has maintained a parallel career in JAZZ. A composition graduate of the Berklee College of Music, he studied with Gary Burton, Pat Metheny, Herb Pomeroy and Michael Gibbs. His professional credits include work with Pat Metheny, The Yellowjackets, Bob James, John Patitucci, Bob Mintzer, Billy Cobham, Michel Legrand, Ray Charles, Jane Monheit, Guy Barker, Chris Hunter, Silje Nergaard, Nnenna Frelon, Hiromi, Michael Ruff, Morrissey-Mullen, Jim Mullen (4 albums), Nils Landgren, Hamish Stuart, Janek Gwizdala, Nelson Rangell, Gwylim Simcock and Gary Husband.



PERFORMER

He has led his own groups performing in London, Paris, Tokyo, Los Angeles and New York since 1980 recording with Danny Gottlieb, Gary Husband. Nelson Rangell, Nigel Hitchcock, Chris Hunter, Steve Hamilton, Martin Shaw and Kid Creole. For many years he led his jazz orchestra BABDZILLA, featured as the resident band on the Channel 4 series presented by Ruby Wax, Dont Miss Wax. He has also conducted the BBC Big Band on numerous occasions. Niles has released three CDs as a leader, Bandzilla Blue Movies (1990) Santa Rita (1998) and Club Deranged (1999).

Niles' music is "a glorious mix of the unexpected" Daily Telegraph, performing both Niles originals and his unique arrangements of standards.



QUOTES:

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

"The eclectic music runs the gamut from harmonic density to eccentric groove, dreamy guitar and synth textures." Berklee Today

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

"Clever smooth jazz." Time Out, London



BROADCASTER

Niles has been a BBC broadcaster and producer for many years. His critically acclaimed documentary series include NEW JAZZ STANDARDS, THE ARRANGERS, Richard Niles HISTORY OF POP ARRANGING, UPFRONT with Richard Niles, MANHATTAN The Most Musical Island On Earth, INSIDE IMPROVISATION, PAT METHENY - Bright Size Life and WHAT IS MELODY. He has been twice nominated for the Sony Award in broadcasting.

"Niles has changed the tenor of jazz broadcasting." Guardian

"When you are talking musical pedagogy, Richard Niles is the daddy." The Times

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

"The American musician Richard Niles is one of those people from whom, to approximately quote Wodehouse, one would buy shares without a tremor." The Times



Buy THE PAT METHENY INTERVIEWS from

AMAZON UK

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pat-Metheny-Interviews-Richard-Niles/dp/1423474694

AMAZON USA

http://www.amazon.com/Pat-Metheny-Interviews-Richard-Niles/dp/1423474694/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1256107178&sr=1-1



TEACHING

Dr. Richard Niles received his PhD from Brunel University (January 2008), and has lectured at the University of Southern California, CalState, Brunel University and the Academy of Contemporary Music. He is available for Clinics and Guest Lectures and also takes private students in Composition, Songwriting, Arranging and Improvisation.



PRIVATE LESSONS anywhere in the world by SKYPE

Contact: richard@richardniles.com



Dr. RICHARD NILES’ PROFESSIONAL MUSIC WORKSHOPS

An opportunity to meet and interact with one of the most respected writers and producers in the music business. Have your work evaluated and your questions answered. This four-day event gives you unparalleled access to a consistently successful music-maker sharing his knowledge and experience. Any institution or venue wishing to host the workshops contact:richard@richardniles.com
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