This intimate recording features 14 songs by Jones that offer an insight into her innermost thoughts. Accompanied herself on piano and Wurlitzer electric piano, Jones featured covers by legendary musicians like Hank Williams (country) and Hoagy Carmichael (jazz composer).
Come Away With Me was an unexpected hit that catapulted her into global superstardom, followed up by Feels Like Home which proved just as entertaining.
Geetaly Norah Jones Shankar
Geetali Norah Jones Shankar is an exceptional American singer-songwriter renowned for her diverse musical influences and unique voice, earning her millions of fans around the globe. Her personal story offers insight into her perspectives while serving as inspiration for many of her songs.
Norah Jones was born in New York City to sitar maestro Ravi Shankar and nurse/concert producer Sue Jones, raising in Dallas suburbia where her mother introduced her to jazz and blues through Billie Holiday recordings. Norah began piano lessons as well as singing in church choir; attending Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts where she won Down Beat Student Music Awards twice (1996) before playing alto saxophone at Booker T Washington High.
Born on March 30, 1979
Jones first released her instant-hit debut album Come Away With Me in 2002 and since then has not stopped releasing music. Her effortless blend of jazz, folk, and pop influences has propelled her into one of the top selling artists of this decade.
Feels Like Home is Jones’ second album and she drew upon country music for its inspiration, creating an emotionally engaging record that was successful commercially as well.
Jones has collaborated with producer Danger Mouse on numerous albums, such as 2012’s Little Broken Hearts. Despite her success, Jones remains grounded and humble; she lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two children and keeps their personal lives private; they all love music together, being close-knit loving family members who play instruments together.
Lives in New York City
After her Grammy-winning, multiplatinum debut Come Away With Me, Jones has followed the path that inspires her. She toured with half-sister Anoushka Shankar; collaborated with Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane; and shared the stage with an array of jazz greats.
She has also established herself as an artist of note with a succession of albums encompassing elements of country, pop, and soul music. Day Breaks marks an artist of profound maturity; rather than returning to jazz as her debut did.
Even when her inspiration takes an unexpected direction, Jones is always supported by close friends such as Alexander Harris and Julian who share an appreciation of Lower East Side karaoke bars.
Parents: Ravi Shankar and Sue Jones
Norah Jones credits both her parents as crucial influences in her musical journey. Father Ravi Shankar, an esteemed sitar player, helped develop an appreciation of music’s power to bring people together while mother Sue Jones served as her concert producer mentor, helping guide Norah through the industry with advice and invaluable mentorship.
Her parents have had a profound effect on her unique musical style, which combines elements of Indian, jazz and folk music. She has collaborated with an impressive roster of musicians such as Ray Charles, Herbie Hancock and Foo Fighters; recorded with younger half-sister Anoushka Shankar (sitarist). Her debut album Come Away with Me was met with critical acclaim; four years later came Feels Like Home (also critically acclaimed).
Awards
Norah Jones has earned numerous awards throughout her career as a singer-songwriter, demonstrating her prowess as an accomplished musician. Her music provides a relaxing ambiance perfect for unwind and chill-out playlists, further solidifying Norah’s place as an accomplished musician. Additionally, she has collaborated with numerous artists establishing herself as a highly accomplished musician.
Jones’ debut album Come Away With Me was an unexpected bestseller that quickly rose up the charts and earned her multiple Grammy awards, such as Album, Record and Song of the Year for “Don’t Know Why”. Since then, she has released four more critically-acclaimed albums such as Not Too Late, The Fall and Little Broken Hearts.
In 2009, she was honored with the University of North Texas Presidential Medal of Honor by Neal Smatresk – an exclusive recognition.