Festa: Tina May Quartet featuring Nikki Iles

Festa: Tina May Quartet featuring Nikki Iles

"Tina May and Nikki Iles have a rapport that takes a partnership between singer and pianist to a stage far beyond mere voice plus accompaniment. A distinctive atmosphere surrounds everything they do together, a kind of wistfulness, even at the most lively moments." - The Scotsman


Tina May vocals, Nikki Iles piano, Jeremy Brown bass, Stephen Keogh drums


Tina and Nikki have graced our stage many times, both separately and together, and they have been staunch supporters of Fleece Jazz; both played our first benefit gig and Tina starred on Divas' Day. We take pleasure in publicly thanking them, and welcoming them "home." In a sense we have all grown up together. However their professional, polished performances do not preclude a mischievous glint in the eyes, and wry humour. Nor do they prevent spontaneity. Those who saw the entirely unplanned duets between Tina and Winston Clifford a few years ago, will testify to that!

Fully in support they have the solidly skillful pairing of Jeremy Brown, a frequent visitor, and Stephen Keogh, who we are glad to welcome back.

You really should come to see a lady who is considered "one of the finest jazz vocalists the UK has ever produced (All Music Guide) who with Nikki "handles the classics as the gems they still are." The Guardian