Nootka Sound can be loosely defined as a jazz-pop ensemble, though the band feels strongly about incorporating all musical styles while developing their unique sound.

Taking a special interest in arranging, the band cites Frank Zappa, Charles Mingus, J.J. Johnson, Duke Ellington and Thelonious Monk as some of their biggest influences. By layering complex chordal harmonies with simple, sing-able melodies, Nootka Sound and their highly sophisticated arrangements keep the listeners ear well within reach.

Striving to create sophisticatedly simple and thought-provoking material, Nootka Sound balances unique vocal, instrumental and compositional approaches, resulting in a coherent sound that lends toward an infectiously catchy show.