AJS Presents: NORI | An Evening of Reimagined Covers

Wed, Apr 01

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for AJS Presents: NORI | An Evening of Reimagined Covers! Akina Adderley – Vocals Erik Telford – Trumpet Nick Litterski – Keys Aaron Allen – Upright Bass Andy Beaudoin – Drums Festival Peak proclaims NORI as “a five-person gift from Austin, TX.” Enriching an aesthetic deeply rooted in American jazz and folk music, the ensemble playfully weaves together a myriad of global influences giving rise to a seamless synthesis of sound. These musical explorations expertly balance the narrative of the lyrics with wide-open improvisations. On this special occasion, the band will reimagine some of their favorite songs by Nina Simone, John Coltrane, Nick Drake, Bob Dylan, Herbie Hancock, Antônio Carlos Jobim, Paul Simon, Nat Adderley, Leonard Bernstein, and more. NORI released their third full-length album Walking Foot in the summer of 2025 to much critical acclaim: "Nori have a sound of their own that defies categorization, placing them in a lineage of genre- free musical storytellers with a message to deliver." – Editor's Choice: Best albums of 2025 (so far), Jazzwise “This is not just an album; it is an offering of vision, soul, and intellect, likely to be referenced and revered for years to come." – Paris Move "Nori refines their singular musical vision to its most sophisticated point here, reaching creative and emotional maturity as both an artistic apex and an anticipation of what’s to come." – The Austin Chronicle NEW ADDRESS | 310 E SAINT ELMO ROAD, UNIT B AUSTIN TX 78745 Please Note: This is a live-taping, so we'll be enforcing a whisper-policy! Cold bottles of still and sparkling water will be available for purchase, but this event is BYOB. Ice will be available if needed, wine keys and 9oz cups provided!