Live in New Orleans cover

Live in New Orleans

Norah Jones · 2003

53 min · 14 tracks · blues · country · folk

A soulful blend of jazz-inflected melodies and intimate vocals that captures the warmth of a live performance.

Why this album works

'Live in New Orleans' is significant for capturing the essence of Jones's live performances at a moment when she was topping charts worldwide. The album helped to further establish her crossover appeal, contributing to her Grammy Awards success, including Album of the Year for 'Come Away With Me.'
Best for
warm live performance atmosphere steady mid-tempo listening flow intimate moments of reflection
Context
Released in early 2003, 'Live in New Orleans' arrived shortly after Norah Jones's breakthrough debut album, 'Come Away With Me.' At this point, she was solidifying her status as a leading voice in contemporary jazz and folk music, buoyed by commercial success and critical acclaim. This live album showcases her captivating stage presence and musical versatility.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Cold, Cold Heart Standout 5:46
  • 2 Nightingale 4:17
  • 3 One Flight Down 3:04
  • 4 Seven Years 2:59
  • 5 Feelin’ the Same Way 3:36
  • 6 Comes Love 4:55
  • 7 Something Is Calling You 3:17
  • 8 Come Away With Me Standout 3:10
  • 9 What Am I to You 3:51
  • 10 Painter Song 2:39
  • 11 Lonestar 3:20
  • 12 I’ve Got to See You Again 4:52
  • 13 Bessie Smith 3:52
  • 14 Don’t Know Why 4:03

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