My buying this album is a great indication of the power of advertising. I knew nothing about Norah Jones at the time and hadn't even heard her sing an entire song, however, I had seen Woolworths advertising her album (a few of years ago now) on the TV and had caught snippets of her music only then (The same adverts convinced me to buy Jack Johnson). As I have gotten older, I am much less afraid to buy music on the spur of the moment simply because it may be something I like. When you are younger you are more concerned with how it will look with your current CD collection, whether your friends will approve and if it will lend to your musical cred sufficiently. Now-a-days I don't care. I buy what I like, and I like Norah Jones.

History of the Artist
Norah Jones, born in 1979 is the daughter of Indian Sitarist, Ravi Shankar and Sue Jones. She began singing in church choirs and taking piano lessons from a young age and even tried out the alto saxophone at one point. She attended the University of North Texas, where she majored in jazz piano, and won Beat Student Music Awards for Best Jazz Vocalist and Best Original Composition (1996). Norah left two years into the programme in 1999 and headed for New York City.

Overview of the Artists style
She is mature beyond her youthful twenty-something years and her music is a perfect reflection of this. She has a voice like silk that is easily comparable to the likes of classic jazz singers Nina Simone or even Billy Holiday. Despite the similarity, Norah sings with a style which is 100% her own. Her style, although reminiscent of the old sounds of the 30's is a new and refreshing take on the music of today. She manages to expertly take the old style, grace and class from the 30's and give it the twist that allows her music to fit in so beautifully today.

Her success was confirmed again when she walked away from the American Grammy Awards in 2003 with no less than 8 awards including Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Best new Artist.

Overview of the Album
There are 14 songs on this album and each and every one of them is worth listening too.

She does an amazing rendition of Hank William's Cold, Cold Heart. She doesn't try to sing it like Hank Williams which is great, but gives it her own stamp of identity.

However, my favourite song on the album is without a doubt "I've got to see you again" This is for me, one of the most seductive songs I have ever heard. I can imagine her, on a porch somewhere in Southern states, sipping iced tea in the unbearable heat. The sexiness and allure of her voice come out in this song the most and I could listen to it again and again and again. (And then I'd have to go find my partner!)

Opinion
A perfect album for a relaxing evening sitting on the deck with friends… or snuggled up in your armchair reading… or while driving… or while working/studying…or while cooking…. Or while… well you get my point. I am not usually someone who goes for award winning musicians, or those you see on Top of the Pops and Saturday morning entertainment shows, but Norah Jones is definitely an exception to the rule. She has so much to offer and I think will appeal to both men and women who have grown into their musical tastes over time. Please, buy this album, relax and enjoy