Every once in a while, we’re graced with an amazing musical talent that seems to transcend genres. Arguably one of the finest artists of the last decade is Norah Jones.
The smokey-voiced jazz singer turned mainstream sensation has released some of the most memorable music of the last decade, which can be experienced on her most recent release, …Featuring.
The album is a star-studded collection of some of Ms. Jones’ most remarkable (and largely unheard) collaborations over the last decade, boasting 18 songs that include duets with legends such as Ray Charles, Herbie Hancock, Dolly Parton, and Willie Nelson to an array of modern day artists that span genres from rock to rap and beyond.
There is something for everyone to enjoy on this album, whether you love the old-school blues sound of “Ruler of My Heart” with the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, the beautifully depressing, folk-rock sounds of “Dear John” featuring Ryan Adams, or even the laid-back thinking-mans rap of Talib Kweli on “Soon The New Day,” where Jones supplies the earworm-worthy hook. There’s also the trippy duet with OutKast on “Take Off Your Cool” and ode to hip-hop in Q-Tip’s “Life is Better.”
…Featuring is an excellent sampling of Norah Jones’ collaborations over the past decade, especially for fans who don’t own the singer’s non-album guest work.
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