Norah Jones: Tiny Desk Concert

Mitra I. Arthur | July 22, 2024
“I finally made it to Tiny Desk,” singer-songwriter Norah Jones excitedly declares during her performance. Her first Tiny Desk experience was a solo piano and vocal (home) concert, which reflected all the meditative, sonic hallmarks of performing in isolation. Since her juggernaut debut album, Come Away With Me, was released in 2002, she has crafted intimate songs that showcase her beguiling vocals. In the course of building her genre expansive catalog, she has racked up nine Grammy awards and collaborations with as varied a group as you can imagine, from Herbie Hancock and Willie Nelson, to Q-Tip and Foo Fighters.

For her long-awaited in-person performance, Jones presents a light, breezy set of soulful tracks from her newest album, Visions, a collaboration with producer Leon Michels. “Paradise,” a deceptively light and whimsical tune about letting go, begins the concert, followed by the contemplative “Swept Up in the Night.” For the psychedelic “Staring at the Wall,” featuring Jones on the guitar, drummer Brian Blade and bassist Josh Lattanzi lay down a fun, body-moving groove. To close her set, Jones turns to the title track from her debut album, disclosing that the tune was written only using the five guitar chords she knew at the time. Here she reimagines her classic, opening it up in a dreamy fashion.

SET LIST
“Paradise”
“Swept Up in the Night”
“Staring at the Wall”
“Come Away With Me”

MUSICIANS
Norah Jones: piano, lead vocals
Sami Stevens: glockenspiel, vocals
Sasha Dobson: guitar, vocals
Josh Lattanzi: bass
Brian Blade: drums

TINY DESK TEAM
Producers: Mitra I. Arthur, Felix Contreras
Director/Editor: Joshua Bryant
Audio Technical Director: Josh Newell
Host/Series Producer: Bobby Carter
Videographers: Joshua Bryant, Kara Frame, Maia Stern, Grace Raver
Audio Engineer: Josephine Nyounai
Production Assistant: Elle Mannion
Photographer: Michael Zamora
Tiny Desk Team: Ashley Pointer, Hazel Cills
Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed
Series Creators: Bob Boilen, Stephen Thompson
VP, Visuals and Music: Keith Jenkins

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[JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly]

More than many other artists and bands who have set foot here, this tiny desk format seems to fit Norah Jones like a glove.

[bretharvell]

Tiny desk was made for the great Norah Jones

[budsuji]

I sang Come Away With Me to my daughter from the time she was a newborn. It's been our song ever since. She turns 21 tomorrow. Thank you Norah

[ninarobertson]

When I was in the Children’s hospital getting treated for my depression my music therapist played Norah Jones. She was part of my recovery and a true testament to the power of music! Thank you for showcasing someone who really did change my life ❤

[rhyst]

Come Away With Me is one of my all time favourite songs.

[aightaightaight]

0:02 Paradise
0:02 Paradise

4:32 Swept Up in the Night
4:32 Swept Up in the Night

9:07 Staring at the Wall
9:07 Staring at the Wall

14:36 Come Away With Me
14:36 Come Away With Me

[paulkossak]

Her piano playing on "come away with me" is just brilliant.

[maame]

i clicked this video SO FAST. Norah Jones’ music was a huge part of my early 2000s childhood. absolute comfort music❤

[Eltalstro]

The most comforting voice I've ever heard.

[zeitlos]

I love how when she sings, the end of the words seem to disappear into thin air. This has always fascinated me and still does. Glad to hear her singing at the Tiny Desk.

[AxistubeToulouse]

Brian Blade playing this soft.... is a masterclass in control for many a rock drummer. That's why people get hired guys

[RJ]

My mom would always put in the Norah Jones CD around fall. Reminds me of cold crisp mornings and the warmth of the sun on your face.

[CinnamonMInt]

When I was in middle school, it rained so much that I took a taxi. Then "don't know why" was playing on the radio. I can't forget that moment. After that, I went to a local music store, bought a new album, CD, and listened to it over and over again at home.

Thank you for making memories of my life!

[DaringDan]

Once a week during the Pandy, Norah would sit at her upright and play for like 15 minutes and I looked forward to it every week. This is great.

[billk]

Great to see Norah Jones here, just like to give my thanks to her for all the home videos she put up during COVID.

[susanteller]

Under-rated and under-appreciated. Been a fan for over 25 years and she just gets better and better. She's also my cat Kitty's favorite singer. As soon as he hears her voice, he stops everything and is completely still and listening until the entire album ends. 👍👍🫶😇

[Sara-fvhg]

Norah Jones has always been a vibe. so happy to watch as this came in my notifications

[ashtonturner]

The best two things to come out of Dallas, Texas - Erykah Badu and Norah Jones. Another stellar Tiny Desk performance! 2024 has been an amazing year so far for Tiny Desk Concerts.

[munyamubaiwa]

Just realised she makes TV Hospital drama music. This is the stuff they play at the end of the episodes. Love her voice.

[AMorgan]

I want to thank Norah again for the wonderful home videos she put up during the pandemic. So much love.