Confession: I only like Norah Jones because so many others told me to


Norah Jones is the darling of Jazz and Audiophile press for a few years.  I've heard her albums, maybe even bought one.  Look, being a musical artist is hard as hell and I can't do it, but I realize in listening to others talk about her that I'm missing something special while listening to her.

Please, without wanting to pile on her, if you love her tell me why.  What has you going about Miss Jones that makes her a standout? No wrong answers.

erik_squires

 

jerryg123

I agree with you about her newer stuff.

I first heard Diana Krall many years ago, on the radio, WBGO.

Listening, all of a sudden: who's that piano player? End of program they announced names. I assumed an old veteran who had mastered the touch I was hearing.

In her early days she played piano much more. She adopted the Nat King Cole sideways position, playing while often looking sideways at the audience.

Saw/heard her in New Orleans, played a lot there.

Later, her looks became big, she sings much more than plays which is a shame.

Saw her live with Tony Bennett at Radio City, that was terrific.

 

If you are looking for other things Norah has done, as others have said, Puss N Boots is good as is The Little Willies.

Know of her, never heard her, I can honestly say. 
 

not my cup of tea. 
I prefer Joan Jett, Lita  ford, ,Sabina Classen, Lee Aaron, but her last few , her smoky voice is quite good

I like the Come Away With Me album, and a song here or there. 
 

don’t care for Diana Krall, outside she did one good version Sway. 
 

But, this thread makes me want to take a look at those two live albums, so thanks!

+1 for the Little Willies record….if you wanna hear her tackle more of an alt country/rockabilly vibe with great back up players…