Norah Jones

The above mentioned Herbie Hancock release (River: the Joni Letters) won a Grammy for Album of the Year, and Best Contemporary Jazz Album in '08. One I play often.

Okay, so first off her father didn't have a lot of pull with Norah. It was Annoushka he catered to.

Chayro, isn't "Come Away With Me" over a decade old? Give her a chance for crying out loud. She's not an amplifier. Why bother replying on artists you DON'T like?

Norah is not a great vocalist in the same way that Emmylou Harris is not a great vocalist. But they both have their own unique style and always sing in service of the song. Always tasteful, always a pro. Loved her first 2 albums, the first Little Willies and New York. Have not disliked any of her albums except perhaps the last. Liked Rome----but think I've had enough of the Danger Mouse collaboration. Then again, I fall asleep to Diana Krall. Different strokes for different folks.

Donjr, again you missed the point of my post. I actually did like Nora's first two records very much. The ones she had less input on. I was very dissapointed with her output after that. And - her fame was built off those first two records. As to "giving her a chance", what chance should I give her when I think her recent stuff pales in comparison to the old? If you want to keep listening, knock yourself out. Your comment about replying on threads about artists I don't like has some shred of validity to it though. However, I feel compelled to participate when what I thought was a good artist goes into the toilet.

IMO Norah and Emmylou are both great vocalists.