James Bay reflects on his process in the studio, his influences, and the art of crafting a setlist as he marks the 10-year anniversary of his breakout debut, Chaos and the Calm. The BRIT Award–winning, GRAMMY-nominated artist joins Norah on songs spanning the past decade of his work, and a familiar cover. Recorded on 5/22/25.

James Bay reflects on his process in the studio, his influences, and the art of crafting a setlist as he marks the 10-year anniversary of his breakout debut,&nbsp;Chaos and the Calm. The BRIT Award&ndash;winning, GRAMMY-nominated artist joins Norah on songs spanning the past decade of his work, and a familiar cover. Recorded on 5/22/25.

Norah Jones is a multi-GRAMMY winning singer and pianist who loves playing music with people, so she started her own podcast to do just that. Each episode, she sits down with a different guest for impromptu musical collaborations and candid conversation. Her guests come from all walks of life and every musical style and you never know where the songs will take them. So, come hang out in the studio. Norah Jones is Playing Along!

The new podcast from Norah Jones. Each episode, she sits down with a different guest for impromptu musical collaborations and candid conversation.

Norah Jones Is Playing Along

James Bay reflects on his process in the studio, his influences, and the art of crafting a setlist as he marks the 10-year anniversary of his breakout debut, Chaos and the Calm. 

James Bay

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Lucinda Williams, the multi-GRAMMY-winning singer songwriter, joins Norah for a laid-back conversation about writing her book, the experiences behind some of her iconic songs, and how a voice evolves with time. The episode features intimate performances as Norah gets to play alongside one of her true idols. Recorded 10/26/2023.

Lucinda Williams, the multi-GRAMMY-winning singer songwriter, joins Norah for a laid-back conversation about writing her book, the experiences behind some of her iconic songs, and how a voice evolves with time. The episode features intimate performances as Norah gets to play alongside one of her true idols. Recorded 10/26/2023.

Lucinda Williams, the multi-GRAMMY-winning singer songwriter, joins Norah for a laid-back conversation about writing her book, the experiences behind some of her iconic songs, and how a voice evolves with time.

Lucinda Williams

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This special session features not one but two incredible and incomparable musicians - Questlove and Christian McBride. Both hail from Philadelphia and have become titans of the music scene, each in their own right. Go back in time as they relive shared hilarious high school memories, musically breakdown some of their greatest influences, and come together with Norah on inspired covers of D’Angelo, Pops Staples, Kris Kristofferson and more. Recorded 5/10/2023. Original airdate 9/11/2023.

This special session features not one but two incredible and incomparable musicians - Questlove and Christian McBride. Both hail from Philadelphia and have become titans of the music scene, each in their own right. Go back in time as they relive shared hilarious high school memories, musically breakdown some of their greatest influences, and come together with Norah on inspired covers of D&rsquo;Angelo, Pops Staples, Kris Kristofferson and more. Recorded 5/10/2023. Original airdate 9/11/2023.

This special session features not one but two incredible and incomparable musicians - Questlove and Christian McBride.

Questlove and Christian McBride

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John Legend joins Norah to talk about his life in music and the ways their journeys overlap. The multi-GRAMMY-winning EGOT artist shares where things really began for him, tells the story behind one of his most adored songs, and notes the 20th anniversary of his debut album Get Lifted. The episode features moving duets on songs you’ll recognize and ends with a touch of Christmas spirit. Recorded 10/14/25.

John Legend joins Norah to talk about his life in music and the ways their journeys overlap. The multi-GRAMMY-winning EGOT artist shares where things really began for him, tells the story behind one of his most adored songs, and notes the 20th anniversary of his debut album&nbsp;Get Lifted. The episode features moving duets on songs you&rsquo;ll recognize and ends with a touch of Christmas spirit. Recorded 10/14/25.

John Legend joins Norah to talk about his life in music and the ways their journeys overlap.

John Legend

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