Hush

with Rufus Reid and Jeff Williams \"Hush\" features a lyrical eclectic mix of tunes, some originals with a mix of Arguelles, Towner, Wheeler, Le Grand , David, Brubeck and Rodgers and Hart. 10 years ago Nikki Iles recorded her first trio album \"Everything I Love\" on Basho with Canadians Duncan Hopkins and Anthony Michelli. It seemed time for a new one . The new Nikki Iles album \"Hush\" due for release in February 2012 on Basho was inspired by a project with the London Philharmonic\'s \'Renga\' ensemble where both Rufus and Nikki were featured composers. Having played with Jeff Williams in Martin Speake\'s band Nikki came up with the idea of recording an album in New York with two New Yorkers that had never played together at Dae Bennett\'s (son of Tony) in September 2010. Nikki says: \"To make music with Jeff and Rufus has been an incredible privilege. They have played with so many of the great names in jazz and are now a part of the history of this music. I really felt inspired by the depth of their playing. In recording this CD I found the kind of unforced interaction and intimacy that I love which allows for a continuous free flow of ideas\".