Norah Jones has revealed details about her upcoming ninth studio album, ‘Visions.’ The announcement was accompanied by the release of a music video for the lead single, ‘Running,’ as reported by People.

In a statement, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter shared insights into the inspiration behind the 12-track record, explaining, “The reason I called the album Visions is because a lot of the ideas came in the middle of the night or in that moment right before sleep.” The 44-year-old artist reflected on ‘Running,’ noting that it was one of those ideas that struck her in the transitional state between sleep and wakefulness.

 

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‘Visions’ was predominantly in concept in collaboration with producer and multi-instrumentalist Leon Michels, with whom Jones shares a special creative bond. Describing their process, she said, “We did most of the songs in the same way where I was at the piano or on guitar and Leon was playing drums, and we were just jamming on stuff.” She appreciates the raw and unpolished quality of the music, describing it as “garage-y but also soulful.”

The album features contributions from Trumpet Player Dave Guy, bassist Jesse Murphy, and drummers Brian Blade and Homer Steinweiss. ‘Visions’ marks Jones’ first full-length release since 2021’s ‘I Dream of Christmas.’

Scheduled for release on March 8 via Blue Note Records, the album will be followed by a North American tour in May, with ticket information available on Norah Jones’ official website.

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Reflecting on the 20th anniversary of her debut album, ‘Come Away with Me,’ Jones acknowledged the mix of stress and fun during that time, winning five Grammy Awards in 2003 and achieving diamond certification for over 10 million records sold. Despite the pressure, she emphasized the importance of staying true to oneself in the music-making process.

“I sort of just told myself, ‘You know what? This is bananas. You’re never going to match it, so just play the music you want to play. Don’t try to recreate your first album because that’s going to backfire,'” said Jones, who has since earned four more Grammys for subsequent releases. (ANI)