Norah Jones has accomplished her ambitions and then some.
Norah Jones graduated from Grapevine High School and Booker T Washington High School for the Performing Arts before attending University of North Texas where she majored in jazz piano – earning two Down Beat Student Music Awards in her field of expertise.
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Norah Jones is an award-winning American singer and pianist. She first achieved success with her 2002 release Come Away With Me, which combined jazz with acoustic pop influences. Subsequent albums Feels Like Home (2004) and Not Too Late (2007) also garnered critical acclaim.
Critics and fans alike have taken notice of her soothing vocals and poignant lyrics, earning her praise from both critics and audiences. She has collaborated with artists like Herbie Hancock and Outkast; film debut was My Blueberry Nights while television appearances include Dancing With the Stars and The Late Show With David Letterman.
Born in New York City
Norah Jones was born and raised in New York City and is an American singer-songwriter. As a pianist in high school, she earned several student music awards from Down Beat magazine. Additionally, Norah joined a jazz band before working with guitarist Charlie Hunter to form their partnership.
Once Norah graduated college, she moved to Manhattan and quickly immersed herself in the local music scene. She recorded several demos before being signed by Blue Note Records in 2001.
Her debut album, Come Away With Me, was both critically and commercially successful. Since then she has released albums featuring jazz, folk and country genres – as well as working closely with Seth MacFarlane to compose the soundtrack for his movie Ted.
Raised in Dallas
Norah Jones emerged onto the music scene with her 2002 debut album Come Away With Me. This groundbreaking record deviated from mainstream pop music of that era and attracted new listeners – sparking her successful musical career and garnering her rave reviews from critics.
She grew up in Grapevine, Texas where she learned both piano and alto saxophone from her mother’s record collection as well as local Dallas oldies stations; these provided the inspiration she needed to incorporate jazz music into her own.
Jones moved to New York City in 1999, quickly adapting to its energy. She continued experimenting with her music: her 2009 release The Fall explored a broken relationship and featured moody electric instrumentation reminiscent of rock.
Signed to Blue Note Records
Norah Jones’ debut album garnered five GRAMMY awards and was beloved by an expansive audience. Her music had previously found favor through guesting appearances on guitarist Charlie Haden’s Songs from the Analog Playground release from 2001.
Norah showcased both jazz and pop influences on material written by her and producers like Arif Mardin and Craig Street for her album Blue Note in the 21st century, and its success led Don Was, its current president, to make sure that its historical legacy was protected while expanding their roster of contemporary musicians.
Little Broken Hearts showcases Norah’s ability to adapt without losing her authentic and unassuming style. Mournful piano chords give way to Girl Group harmonies, crushed velvet keys and a driving bass while Norah chronicles her emotional highs and lows through lyrics that span from mournful piano chords through Girl Group harmonies, crushed velvet keys and an energetic bassline – while Little Broken Hearts charts Norah’s journey from its beginnings through present-day relationships to inevitable heartbreaks and beyond.
Released Come Away With Me in 2001
Norah Jones rose to stardom through subtle but audacious performances — her hair, attitude and showmanship all contributing. But Norah’s success lies in her blend of gentle acoustic music with jazz and soul influences on Blue Note Records; her debut album Come Away With Me serves as an outstanding showcase for her subtle vocals and understated playing.
The album featured Great American Songbook classics such as ‘The Nearness of You,’ alongside country classics and original compositions by her, garnering two more Grammy nominations and becoming an international success.
Jones released her next album, The Fall (2009), exploring the pain of heartbreak with moody electric instrumentation. For Little Broken Hearts (2012) she returned to her jazz-influenced sound.
Released Little Broken Hearts in 2012
Little Broken Hearts showcases Jones’ ability to effortlessly switch from lamenting, jazz-driven laments, like “Miriam,” to upbeat dance pop tunes such as her single, “Happy Pills.” Though darker than previous works, Little Broken Hearts retains her trademark class and sophistication that made her famous.
On this album, she collaborates with Brian Burton – better known as Danger Mouse – to produce songs ranging from Western-tinged road songs to the sound of an aggrieved woman plotting revenge. It strikes an interesting balance between supper club and coffeehouse music without sounding whiney or overly decorative.