Noria Letts

La Musique! Noria and her band showcase a vibrant and exciting take of contemporary French jazz.

Forget the introspection, it’s anevening of brilliant music, technical virtuosity and joyous entertainment. It’s original, it’s improvisational, it’s energetic, it’s jazz featuring some of Australia’s top musicians all with years of experience playing here and touring overseas.It’s a musical melting pot, cooking up an eclectic mix of music from the French-the likes of Gainsbourg, Michel LeGrand and Camille Bertault-through tothe giants of the US-Coltrane (yes, Giant Steps with French lyrics!), Monkand Brubeck-with a nod to their epic Parisian live recordings.

The contemporary French feel is enriched by the presence of Reza Kashi’soud, reflecting France’s multicultural diversity, Noria’s heritage and her love ofthe complex rhythms and melodies of the Maghreb. Noria has performed throughout France, Switzerland including Montreux, New York and Canada. She has a stunning range from a very personal and successful Piaf stage show she wrote, produced and sold-out performances at the likes of the Avoca Beach Theatre and Birds Basement, through to a celebration of gypsy jazz music including opening the Oz Manouche Festival.

She was also honoured to sing La Marseillaise for a global TV audience and capacity crowd at Marvel Stadium beforethe recent Matildas v France women’s football international.

"Absolutely authentic ... A voice like Cognac." Hannie Rayson - The Age

“An absolutely unforgettable evening... Noria gave all her heart and soul!” Forever French - Eastside FM 89.7, Sydney