Norah Jones
USA
Born: 30 March 1979
Years Active: 2000
Genres: Pop/Rock, Jazz, Vocal, Folk, Blues
Styles: Adult Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Contemporary Singer/Songwriter, Contemporary Folk, Singer/Songwriter, Contemporary Jazz, Fusion, Torch Songs, Traditional Pop, Vocal/Standards, Jazz Blues, Jump Blues/Piano Blues, Piano Blues, Vocal Jazz
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Sultry vocalist and pianist Norah Jones developed her unique blend of jazz and traditional vocal pop with hints of bluesy country and contemporary folk due in large part to her unique upbringing. Born March 30, 1979, in New York City, the daughter of Ravi Shankar quietly grew up in Texas with her mother. While she always found the music of Billie Holiday and Bill Evans both intriguing and comforting, she didn't really explore jazz until attending Dallas' Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. During high school, Jo...
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