Nora Free live in Berkeley

Experience Nora Free live on June 25th

Nora Free will be performing a concert at the Cheese Board Collective Pizzeria in Berkeley, California on June 25, 2026. Nora Free is a musician known for her work in experimental and avant-garde jazz, often incorporating elements of free improvisation, poetry, and performance art into her compositions. Her instrumentation frequently centers around trombone, but extends to include voice and various found objects. She has released albums on labels such as Constellation Records and has collaborated with numerous artists within the experimental music scene.

The Cheese Board Collective Pizzeria is a worker-owned cooperative established in 1971. Originally a storefront for the Cheese Board Collective, a natural foods store founded in 1967, the pizzeria evolved from offering simple cheese and bread to becoming a full-service restaurant specializing in gourmet pizzas. A significant aspect of the Cheese Board’s operation is its commitment to providing live music; nearly every night features a different musical act spanning diverse genres. The venue itself is intimate, with performances taking place within the pizzeria dining area while customers eat. The collective operates on principles of consensus decision-making and equitable distribution of profits among its worker-owners.