Akina Adderley
“the little woman with the big voice”
Soul; R&B
Solo, Full Band 5-9
“Jazz is in Akina Adderley’s blood, and it flows with a warm mix of old-school soul and R&B.” —Margaret Moser, The Austin Chronicle
BIOGRAPHY
Despite the nickname, Akina Adderley is much more than “the little woman with the big voice.” A rock/soul vocalist, songwriter, bandleader, arranger, and producer based in Austin, Texas, Adderley’s music reflects both her modern rock ‘n roll sensibility and her deep jazz roots. Akina’s father is acclaimed jazz pianist and arranger Nat Adderley, Jr. (long-time bandleader for Luther Vandross), and her grandfather and granduncle were venerated jazz musicians: cornetist Nat Adderley, Sr. and alto saxophonist Julian “Cannonball” Adderley (Miles Davis, Kind of Blue). While their towering musical legacy flows through her, Akina’s artistry is all her own. Adderley grew up in New York City and lived in both New York and Los Angeles before settling in Austin, collecting sounds along the way to weave with her musical DNA — resulting in her dynamic, unique style.
“the little woman with the big voice”
Soul; R&B
Solo, Full Band 5-9
“Jazz is in Akina Adderley’s blood, and it flows with a warm mix of old-school soul and R&B.” —Margaret Moser, The Austin Chronicle
BIOGRAPHY
Despite the nickname, Akina Adderley is much more than “the little woman with the big voice.” A rock/soul vocalist, songwriter, bandleader, arranger, and producer based in Austin, Texas, Adderley’s music reflects both her modern rock ‘n roll sensibility and her deep jazz roots. Akina’s father is acclaimed jazz pianist and arranger Nat Adderley, Jr. (long-time bandleader for Luther Vandross), and her grandfather and granduncle were venerated jazz musicians: cornetist Nat Adderley, Sr. and alto saxophonist Julian “Cannonball” Adderley (Miles Davis, Kind of Blue). While their towering musical legacy flows through her, Akina’s artistry is all her own. Adderley grew up in New York City and lived in both New York and Los Angeles before settling in Austin, collecting sounds along the way to weave with her musical DNA — resulting in her dynamic, unique style.
“the little woman with the big voice”
Soul; R&B
Solo, Full Band 5-9
“Jazz is in Akina Adderley’s blood, and it flows with a warm mix of old-school soul and R&B.” —Margaret Moser, The Austin Chronicle
BIOGRAPHY
Despite the nickname, Akina Adderley is much more than “the little woman with the big voice.” A rock/soul vocalist, songwriter, bandleader, arranger, and producer based in Austin, Texas, Adderley’s music reflects both her modern rock ‘n roll sensibility and her deep jazz roots. Akina’s father is acclaimed jazz pianist and arranger Nat Adderley, Jr. (long-time bandleader for Luther Vandross), and her grandfather and granduncle were venerated jazz musicians: cornetist Nat Adderley, Sr. and alto saxophonist Julian “Cannonball” Adderley (Miles Davis, Kind of Blue). While their towering musical legacy flows through her, Akina’s artistry is all her own. Adderley grew up in New York City and lived in both New York and Los Angeles before settling in Austin, collecting sounds along the way to weave with her musical DNA — resulting in her dynamic, unique style.