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Titolo: Norah Jones (recensione)

Imagine the voice of a husky Eva Cassidy, or Macy Gray after deep-tissue
massage, singing to you in an empty bar late at night. That's Norah Jones on
her debut album, Come Away With Me. Though released on Blue Note, it's not
quite jazz. It's a set of country-blues ballads more reminiscent of 'Eric
Clapton Unplugged'.
Come Away With Me acknowledges its roots in tracks by country music's Hank
Williams and J.D.Loudermilk. Hank's "Cold Cold Heart" is delicately
jazz-flavoured, with skeletal instrumentation, a syncopated bass riff and
Norah's voice the texture of suede; while J.D. Loudermilk's "Turn Me On"
reveals a grittier edge.
Most of the other numbers here were written by Norah and her posse, and
feature her light touch on piano. "Feelin' the Same Way" and "Lonestar" by
Norah's bassist boyfriend, Lee Alexander, have simple melodic lines and
lyrics which don't warrant scrutiny, but the subtle and sensitive vocal
performances elevate them. Tom Waits could be hiding in the shadows in the
best song on the album, "I've Got to See You Again" by guitarist Jesse
Harris. Here, the combination of Norah's controlled vocals and strains of
mournful gypsy jazz violin evoke a dark mood which turns to nostalgia in
"Painter Song" with its folky accordion and Fairground Attraction-style
rhythm section.
As Norah and producer Arif Mardin were switching out the lights in the
recording studio, waving goodbye to the band and heading for the bar, they
must have realised 'Dammit, we didn't record any jazz!' That would explain
the last track on the album - 'The Nearness of You'. It's an intimate
cocktail lounge portrait of the jazz standard, with a soulful edge; just
Norah accompanying herself on piano - simple but tasteful.
If you're looking for out-and-out jazz you'll be disappointed with Come Away
With Me. It doesn't swing, it sways. But Norah has such a feel for the music
that she can make her voice soar and carry you with her, then deposit you
gently back in your living room. The bare bones instrumentation is a perfect
vehicle for her, and her timing and feel are just right. Try it.
Reviewer: Kathryn Shackleton

 Clapton Unplugged'.
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soprattutto, un disco di furbizia sopraffina. Non supera qualche
ascolto.
Saluti
         silvio

 ascolto.
in effetti, da qualche ascolto radiofonico, avevo ricavato la stessa
impressione. Buono a sapersi, non andro' ad ascoltarla dal vivo...:-)
ciao bp

ascolto.
ovviamente non concordo minimamente... io sono tre mesi che
l'ascolto con piacere.....
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 l'ascolto con piacere.....
questo č il bello dell'ennegě: scambiarsi opinioni, pareri,
impressioni.
Dovendo morire di questa morte, preferisco ancora (ma č anche una
questione di ricordi) il primo Tori Amos - e lei, minutina e
appena porchetta, a Milano '91 - forse, ma forse confondo le
date, e questo mi spiacerebbe.
Saluti
         silvio

 impressione. Buono a sapersi, non andro' ad ascoltarla dal
vivo...:-)
a meno che si richieda meno di 3/4 euri, tipo centro sociale, si
capisce. In quel caso, magari bene accompagnati da ragazzetta
ingenua e desiderosa d'apprendere, ci farei un pensierino.
Saluti
         silvio

 date, e questo mi spiacerebbe.
ad ogni modo anche secondo me la Amos e' piu' bona...ma forse non era questo
che intendevi..vero? ;)
ciao

 che intendevi..vero? ;)
maliziosetto, ma sensibile (no, pensavo ovviamente anche a
quello, ma mica uno può sempre stare dietro a 'ste robe. Ci si
perde la salute, e una baracca di soldi. A me, in ogni caso, non
dispiaceva neppure Edie Brickell, guarda).
Saluti
         silvio