''First Sessions'' is an
EP by singer
Norah Jones, released in
2001
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. The EP was a limited release of approximately 10,000 copies which were available on Jones' website and at live shows.
Background
As the name suggests, ''First Sessions'' marked the first recordings made by Jones after being signed with
Blue Note Records
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.
Label
A&R Brian Bacchus put the singer with experienced engineer
Jay Newland to record demos of around nine songs. Six of these were chosen for the sampler release ''First Sessions'', while the remainder were set aside for consideration for her debut album ''
Come Away with Me
''Come Away with Me'' is the debut studio album by American recording artist Norah Jones, released on February 26, 2002, by Blue Note Records. Recording sessions took place at Sorcerer Sound Studio in New York City and Allaire Studios in Shokan, ...
.''
Ultimately, most of the songs featured here ended up on ''Come Away with Me.''
Track listing
Personnel
*Norah Jones -
piano,
vocals
*
Lee Alexander -
bass
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*
Jesse Harris -
guitar
*Olivier Vieser -
guitar
*Dan Rieser -
drums
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*
Adam Rogers - guitar (track 4)
*
Tony Scherr -
acoustic and
slide guitar
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(track 5)
Production
*Recording engineer and mix:
Jay Newland
References
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2001 debut EPs
Norah Jones albums
Blue Note Records EPs