Author: JONES,NORAH

Release Date: 12-08-2008

Details: Amazon.ca It is not just the timbre of Norah Jones's voice that is mature beyond her 22 years. Her assured phrasing and precise time are more often found in older singers as well. She is instantly recognizable, blending shades of Billie Holiday and Nina Simone without sounding like anyone but herself. Any way you slice it, she is a singer to be reckoned with. Her readings of the Hank Williams classic "Cold Cold Heart" and Hoagy Carmichael's "The Nearness of You" alone are worth the price of the CD. Jones's own material, while not bad, pales a bit next to such masterpieces. They might have fared better had she and producer Arif Mardin opted for some livelier arrangements, taking better advantage of brilliant sidemen such as Bill Frisell, Kevin Breit, and Brian Blade; or if the tunes had simply been given less laconic performances. Jones has all the tools; what will come with experience and some careful listening to artists like JJ Cale and Shirley Horn is the knack of remaining low-key without sounding sleepy--sometimes less is not, in fact, more. --Michael Ross Product Description Third Single from her Platinum-selling Debut CD. Written by Norah Herself, this Song Not Only features her Trademark Luscious Vocals, but also Demonstrates her Abilities as a Writer. Includes Two Exclusive Live Versions of 'turn Me On' and 'cold Cold Heart' Recorded Live at Chicago's House of Blues.

EAN: 5099923508828

Languages: English

Binding: Audio CD

Item Condition: UsedVeryGood