Norah Jones was born in New York City in 1979 and grew up in Texas. She moved back to New York in 2000, and signed with Blue Note Records in 2001. When she released her heartfelt debut disc, Come Away with Me, in February 2002, the then-22-year-old singer had no idea the album would be a bestseller. As it turns out, it would sell millions of copies and win several Grammy awards. With her 2004 follow-up, 'Feels Like Home', Jones added two more Grammy Awards to her previous wins, while her collaboration with Ray Charles on the song "Here We Go Again" won Record of the Year. Her latest album, to be released in January 2007, is Not Too Late. The Amazon.com 10th Anniversary Concert performer and Hall of Fame artist has shared with us some of her favorite albums and books. She hopes you will enjoy them too.
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Albums That Norah Jones Has Been Listening To
Instead of picking all my usual favorites, I thought I'd pick some new things that I've been listening to. There are some new albums below as well as some classics.
The Milk-Eyed Mender, Joanna Newsom One of the most beautiful and unique recordings I've ever heard. I've fallen in love with her harp playing, her voice and songs.
Come Around, Tony Scherr One of the best guitar players I've ever seen. This is his first collection of original songs and they are all amazing.
On the Beach, Neil Young It's nice to know that the quest for great Neil Young records can be satisfied over and over and over again. This is my latest favorite.
Let It Die, Feist Ever since I got her first CD, Monarch (now an eBay collectors item), five years ago, Feist had been one of my favorite well-kept secrets. I'm so happy that she is no longer a secret. One of the best live singers I've ever heard. Though 'Let It Die' shows only a side of her, it is a great side! Check out the title track.
Planet Waves, Bob Dylan An amazing record that he did with the Band. Some of my favorite songs are on here.
I Am a Bird Now, Antony and the Johnsons I've been craving this music. His voice is haunting and the songs are different and so beautiful.
Violent Femmes, Violent Femmes One of my favorites as a high school freshman. I only recently rediscovered it. Still great.
Lush Life, John Coltrane Another favorite CD from high school that I've recently rediscovered.
Mule Variations, Tom Waits I realized that this is the album I have listened to the most in the past seven years. I never ever get tired of it.
O.C.M.S., Old Crow Medicine Show Such a great live band that I was afraid their CD wouldn't be able to live up, but it did!
New Moon Daughter, Cassandra Wilson Not a new CD for me, but one of my favorites.
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