Norah Jones Is Playing Along

Today we’re doing something a little different. We’re sharing an episode from another podcast we love called Broken Record! On Broken Record, acclaimed producer Rick Rubin, bestselling author Malcom Gladwell, and others interview storied musicians from every genre about their lives, inspiration, and music. Norah has been a guest herself but today we’re sharing a recent episode with Feist! You can find more Broken Record, from Pushkin Industries, wherever you listen to podcasts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest today is the incredibly talented and versatile musician, Mickey Raphael. His legendary harmonica playing is the hallmark of many songs you know. Not only has he played with everyone from Elton John to Neil Young to Chris Stapleton, but has spent the last 50 years playing alongside Willie Nelson. Mickey and Norah connect on their musical beginnings, their chance meetings with Willie, and life on the road. You won’t want to miss this episode of classics and a spin on one of Norah’s originals! Recorded 4/28/23. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest today is the immensely talented, GRAMMY nominated singer, songwriter and dear friend, Emily King! From growing up in NYC, to navigating her way through her career, you’ll hear about how she’s stayed true to herself and her music. Listen in as Emily and Norah perform powerful songs from Emily's latest release, Special Occasion, beautiful favorites from her catalogue, and pay homage to their shared jazz roots. Recorded 4/21/23. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Norah sits down with one-of-a-kind singer, songwriter, and truly accomplished bass-player, Cat Popper. She’s toured with Ryan Adams, Grace Potter, Jack White and many more. She’s also a member of Puss N Boots, along with Norah and Sasha Dobson. Though you may have heard her bass stylings on several artists’ records, today you’ll get to tune in for live stripped down versions of Cat’s fabulous original songs and a striking Pere Ubu cover from the 80’s. Recorded 4/12/23. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether it’s producing, directing, writing, animating, comedy, voice-overs or singing - Seth MacFarlane can do it all! You may know him as the creator of “Family Guy”, “The Orville”, or the movie “Ted”, but in this episode, Seth and Norah take a step back in time to visit some old jazz standards, and duet on their Oscar-nominated collaboration. They may bond on some deep cuts, but can you guess the one era of music they don’t agree on? Listen in to find out! Recorded 2/7/23. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Norah sits down with the phenomenal singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, Andrew Bird. This episode is packed full of music that features his stellar violin playing, and his distinct whistling. You’ll hear some lovely original songs by Andrew from across his vast catalogue. Will Norah whistle along? Tune in to find out! Recorded 2/3/23. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we speak with the brilliant, world renowned sitar player, Anoushka Shankar, who happens to be Norah’s sister! Tune in for stories of the teen years when they first connected, the unique history with their father, Ravi Shankar, through their current GRAMMY night pajama hangs. You’ll hear the harmonious pairing of sitar and piano as they duet on a couple of Anoushka’s songs, one of Norah’s classics, and you won’t want to miss Norah's impromptu introduction to a traditional Indian Raga! Recorded 2/4/23. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the second half of our first two-parter, we delve deeper into Norah and Robert’s shared roots. You’ll hear an unprecedented version of a Norah classic, one of Robert's songs off of his album Black Radio 2, and a very unexpected duet on one of the "greatest songs of all time”! Listen in to find out who Robert dreams of touring with - it might surprise you! Recorded 2/7/23. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A fellow piano player, songwriter and Texan, this episode with Robert Glasper was meant to be! Norah and Robert reminisce about their days at Performing Arts High Schools and band camp, and recollect all the alums that have inspired them from the start. They perform a stunning Radiohead cover, a recorded collaboration they’ve never played live together before, and a meditative composition by Duke Ellington. Get caught up in the walk down memory lane, and find out the advice they both got from their friend, Q-Tip! Recorded on 2/7/2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Norah and Sarah check in with listeners to find out their dream guest and song ideas for the show. Tune in to hear some unexpected suggestions, and find out who was the most requested! The guest list is endless and the door is wide open! Recorded 3/6/23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices