I must say I had to hesitate buying the DVD after reading how "scared" she looked. How loud the drums were. How poor the sound mix was. How Norah needs to take lessons on how to be a star front person. The musicians don't improvise.. blah blah.

It sounds like your sitting in the House of Blues. I appreciate the DVD quality, both visual and sound. Could the drums be mixed a little lower? Yes, but come on team, it works for the setting.

I wasn't a huge Norah fan, but am more appreciative of her after buying the DVD. Love her voice, and a sweet personality displayed. If I were 15 years younger... I will be purchasing the latest release as well!

Yes, Norah seems to be bit nervous and not too confident...but it is not distracting or unpleasant. It is just her, and her live performance, not actress in a movie blockbuster. And since it is music (and singing) that matters - this DVD deserves 5 stars. Kind regards, Mario.

some of your reviewers are correct about here being nervous and voice getting lost....who cares! On a decent stereo with 5.1 capabilities the sound of music and here voice for a live concert is phenomenal. I paid $14.00 and it was worth every penny!

This record is exceptional! The performance is first rate, the recording is top notch and the mixing in 5.1 is one of the best, very natural, it's like being at the concert, maybe better. So good that Magnepan, a high end boxless speaker manufacturer, choose one track for doing demos in 5.1 format of their speakers during this year WCES (Winter Consumer Electronics Show) 2006 in Las Vegas.

I am not sure if it is insecurity, or simply being sweet to the members of her band, or a strong willed manager, but Norah has absolutely lost my appeal to her live shows and DVD's, as she seems to now be a sidekick to her band. We want Norah, not all of the noise that drowns out her beautiful, rich soulful voice - it is so sad, but many musicians seem to succumb to that temptation. For instance, I was so grateful seeing James Taylor send his band away at some point during a concert and and simply sit there on the stage and play his guitar solo - it was absolutely spine tingling. I hope that some day Norah will regain her rightful position, and put the rest of the band where they need to be, which is in support of her, as opposed to some type of unneccessary substitute for her. Please give us Norah back so that we can hear her and her piano, and turn the rest of the band down !

As a Norah Jones fan who is not on her concert-city list, this will get you very close to the real thing! She's great and so are her creations!
Dick G :)

I attended the NewOrleans concert and it was so much fun to be there in person. This dvd is good but severley edited - and it definitly dosn't match up to the magic of seeing Norah and her band perform live!

Norah Jones has the most profound voice in music (I will NOT call it Jazz after hearing this DVD) since Joe Cocker (just saw his Woodstock performance-awesome) and Josh Grohban.

In this DVD, and I'm echoing many of the other reviews, there were so many problems with the quality of the sound. Yeah, her voice was STILL powerful and smooth, but the listener could not here the band and much of the richness of the songs were completely lost. The drums yes, sounded like congos, simply awful! This is one reason I don't call it Jazz as this drummer should have been using brushes. The use of drumsticks reek of 'pop' music. Additionally, the songs were over almost as soon as they started with little to no improvisation. That is not Jazz, either.

The Video showed her to upclose (the glitter on her face or whatever was not pretty and her nervousness was obvious. There were so many things wrong that the DVD did a disservice to her voice.

I got this DVD to compare to Diana Kralls two DVD's (Live in Paris and Live at the Montreal Jazz festival). These were TOP QUALITY productions and her backing musicians, well, are probably the BEST (John Clayton-Bass; Anthony Wilson; electric and Jeff Hamilton; drums) in the world.

Norah Jones' voice, however, is one of a kind and she should settle for nothing less than Diana Krall's backing musicians. I would love to see Norah singing along with Diana's group (plus Diana). This would serve Norah and us better.

Poor sound mix. instruments same volume as vocals. Vocals get lost and are hard to stand out thru the music. Its like listening to the music in a tunnel with very poor accoustics. Hopefully I can find a better sounding Norah Jones DVD since this one sounds so bad. But based on the ratings this one has I would question if we have the same DVD. We do, yet the average rating is four out of five for a DVD with this poor of accoustics.

Buy this or any Norah Jones CD! Incredibly overrated voice and songs, Norah has been able to sell records because people think she's a breath of fresh air when, in fact, she's as boring as they come. ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ.

I'm going to make this one short. This DVD is very very very intense. It is incredible that Norah and her band are able to execute so agressively at such a low stage volume. It blows me away. The film is okay and it's fun to watch, but I am very captivated by the ability and talent of the group to deliver such intensity at subtle levels. I wish more groups in the popular music arena would be able to deliver such stellar results. The engineering is pretty damn good, and even though the songs are 'quiet' and 'subtle', i recommend that you crank the hell outta this DVD and listen to the subtle nuisiances. The upright bass is captured nicely. The drums are killer as well, I'm a fan of the sound they captured. Good job guys! Not to mention, I enjoy the way Norah has a knack for her slinky timing. I would die to hear more keyboardist have the ability to 'slide' in time the way she does. Kudos Norah! You have won my applause. Your talent makes me sick, but in a good way. I don't want to step out on a limb, but I think the timing and execution of the band as an ensemble is pretty stellar... maybe for Norah it is genetic to have an aptitude for a good internal clock, having a dad who is a sick tabla performer. Her drummer is very expressive as well, he uses some mallets and his brush work is creative and I think the engineering of this DVD does it capturing his style and technique justice... Hell, the whole band is damn good and I am glad i picked this one up. (...). Like I said crank this DVD up and let it roar, you will learn a lot about intensity and how it is possible to play quiet and intense. It would be a great learning tool for younger musicians and if i was still teaching music, I would probably use this as a reference. All I can say is this is one intense group and getting to see them up close and observe them utilize thier instruments is pretty damn cool.

Let me iterate again... Even though this ensemble might not appear to have the testicular fortitiude of a group such as Korn (i know its like comparing apples and oranges he he)... I would argue and suggest that those not usually atune to 'quiter' music take note and realize that this performance is actually more intense than the majority of groups in popular music. Maybe it has something to do with the BlueNote connection... i dunno...
just my two cents, since everyone else has great comments...

Beautiful vocals meet beautiful instrumentals for a night at the House of Blues! What more could you want? Many of the live versions on this DVD are cleaner than the album versions. The sound quality is outstanding and the video is, of course, DVD-crisp. The songs which are not on the album are exceptional. Bessie Smith and Tennesee Waltz (the Encore) are worth the price alone!

P.S. For all the reviewers who are talking about Ms. Jones sweating....it's not sweat! It's sparkly stage makeup. I know this because my sister was a ballet dancer and still wears the stuff....

What can you say about Norah ? Talent to burn, beauty , and musical wisdom that belies her young age. Anyone who criticizes this performance just doesn't get "it". Norah isn't about vocal histrionics, shock value, or choreography; she's about heartfelt MUSIC that touches your soul to the core ! She has the rare ability to make you feel joy and sadness at the same time and not many have that rare artistic gift.The sound quality of this DVD is superb, contrary to what some have indicated here.I think her live singing is even better than on her recordings ,and that's saying a lot. Buy this DVD and you will be able to watch this timeless talent for years to come with the same heartfelt results.

Definitely Norah Jones is a first class singer and a very good proof of her talent is this amazing DVD.
This show was captured in New Orleans few months before she won 8 Grammys with her debut album, the Multi-platinum, #1 "Come away with me".
The show starts with "Cold, cold heart" and from there you go through a wonderful experience all the way to "Don't know why", the song that closeses the show.
The atmosphiere in this show is very simple but intense, don't imagine a show like Cher's with lots of lights, change of custumes and all that. This was taken at the House of Blues in New Orleans but it's really amazing. Norah's music if you don't know it very well is soft but delightful, you can listen to her for hours, days, months...all your life and never get tired and if you know her music or have one or both of her cds, this is a must have.
You'll find here almost all her "Come away with me" repertory and some unknown songs. You'll also get the change to see her "Come away with me" video as a special feature and the encored "Tennessee waltz".
I recommend the songs "Cold, cold heart", "Nightingale", "Seven years", "Feelin' the same way", "Come away with me", "Lonestar" and "Don't know why".
You won't be sorry with this DVD.

I want to start this with a disclaimer - I am a big Norah Jones fan. I love Come Away With Me and enjoy Feels Like Home, but that's another review. I agree with just about everything positive that's been said about the video portion of this DVD, especially the lingering close ups on the instrumentalists and of course Ms. Jones. As for her performace, well, it's been said before - live performing isn't her strong suit.

I want to make the point, in contrast to others it seems, that the audio on this DVD is terrible. No, it's not like experiencing a good live session either. The mix is very poor on most tracks. Typically the drums are far too loud and the acoustic guitar is nearly lost, although some cuts are better than others.

The worst, however, is the recording of Norah's vocals (not the vocal performance itself). Easily the worst job of capturing a vocal I've ever heard. She sounds like she's standing 5 feet away from the mike in an empty, echoing auditorium ill-suited for sound. This is probably not so much the mix as it is miking that seems to be capturing at least as much reflecting sound as direct but I'm just a listener, not an audio engineer. For two very different examples of good quality miking and mix of live performances try James Taylor's Live at the Beacon Theatre or Roy Orbison's Black and White Night.

This must explain why the DVD is so cheap. For Jones fans, in spite of the poor job on the audio portion of this dvd it's probably still worth the purchase.

A wonderful DVD capturing Norah's gorgoeus and effortless voice, simple yet elegant band. The camera angles capture her talent on key boards, both a standard Steinway grand and moody Wurlitzer organ.

My only demerit is for Norah's unsteady and nervous stage presence which is understandable and almost cute, considering her age and meteoric rise to international stardom.

This is a well recorded concert DVD and an excellent value. Both the picture quality and the sound quality are very good. Everyone I've shown it to has loved it and several have bought it for their own collection. In addition to watching it as a concert, it makes very nice background music during dinner. We like it so much that we've used it as a gift on a couple of occasions where a small gift would be appropriate.

Norah Jones seems to have filled a void in the music industry, recalling past female rock singers/songwriters such as Carley Simon and Rickie Lee Jones. There really isn't much that is new here, but Jones does have a style all her own that is very pleasant to see and hear. The music seems to come from within and flow effortlessly outward to a public that appears to have grown jaded with teeny boppers like Britney Spears. While I don't imagine Jones will displace Spears and her ilk, she certainly provides for a refreshing alternative on the airwaves, and hopefully will encourage other young women songwriters to follow suit. "Come Away With Me," would be an apt description of this DVD. It provides for a nice musical flight of fantasy and even a few improvisations, which show that Norah Jones has the whole world in front of her.

She is simply the best artist in the world. I love her sweet jazzy tunes, lovely voice and piano playing and her handsom band. You would love how all of them play their instruments they seem very cautious with every note they play. Such a perfect quartet. Buy this, you wouldn't regret, take my word.

I thought I'd check out this new bright young chanteuse to see what the youth were up to. Well, at the risk I'm sure of offending all the complimemtary reviewers and legions of Norah Jones fans I'd have to say that this is one of the most boring concerts I've ever been sedated by. OK I probably should have realized what this was about before listening, but Gee Whiz!! The band looks more conservative than most bankers and dentists....Norah gives new meaning to the lyrics from Hey Nineteen...sweet but very very dull. (Just check out that sparky chatter between tunes.) Where's the spark, the angst, the intensity of youth? Not to be seen here. A very slick, safe and unchallenging offering is presented. It's not jazz. (Try Billie Holiday, or even Diana Krall in Paris) It's not blues (Try Robert Johnson). It's generic elevator music. If things are played this safe when you're Ms Jones' age, I can't imagine how conservative her musical future will be. About as exciting as a trip to the bank I imagine.

I really enjoyed this DVD. I have Norah's album and think she is a talented singer, but, based on some live performance downloads from her web site, I prefer the way she sings live. The album songs are more slickly produced but she is SO laid back; live she loosens up a little. Some reviews have compared her to Diana Krall but personally, I would much rather listen to Norah. DK is an excellent musician and performer, but her style seems to be more for the jazz purist, which I am not. In addition, she is rather cold and steely in here singing. Norah, by comparison has a warmth that I really love and her lack of stage banter seems to suggest that her show is about music. Had I come for banter, I would have sought out a comedy show. This early in her career, it's hard to tell whether she will be able to sustain this level of excellence, but I hope she does. I also like her band, which had a minimalist touch that is perfect for her light, breezy, eclectic style. I cringe at the thought that whe would adopt slick gowns and string sections as some reviewers seem to suggest. It's been a number of years since I was so enthusiastic about a new singer.

Not sure what all the fuss is about Norah Jones! I rented this DVD after listening to her album a few times and feel that one viewing is enough (as another reviewer also stated). She comes across very nervous on stage, and there is very little talking from her. There are some added bonuses on the DVD including "Tennessee Waltz". Now, I really love this song - but no-one does it quite like Eva Cassidy.

I purchased this DVD without ever having heard Norah Jones, or at least I thought I hadn't. After playing it, however, I did recognize two of her hits. I bought it because of the genre and because I was hoping she would be similar to Diana Krall, which is one of my favorites.

The two artists are similar in many respects, the most obvious being that they are both vocalists, pianists, and have a similar style.

I do like this DVD. Norah Jones is a great talent. But she's not yet up to par with Krall. Compared to Diana Krall's "Live in Paris" concert DVD, Jones's lacks polish and class.

Although her music is fine, the overal performance seems almost like a practice session. Primarily, her accompanyists are not nearly up to par with her singing ability. The drums sounded like a cheap toy set. And, compared to Krall's full orchestral accompaniment, Norah Jones's accompaniment was a tad sparse.

Krall's sleek black dress, suit-clad musicians, and polished style contrasts sharply to Jones's casual attire, garage-band musicians, and relaxed demeanor. Their respective pianos are metaphors for their shows. Both are Steinways, but Krall's is brilliantly polished and reflective while Jones's is dull.

Not having a large number of accompanying musicians, it is not surprising that the Norah Jones DVD's 5.1 surround sound does not have enough separation. It is basically in stereo, with the surround speakers being relegated to applause from the audience.

Still, Jones is an excellent pianist with a great Blues quality to her voice. I did enjoy the DVD as I'm sure all Norah Jones fans will. Though not as polished as Diana Krall, the concert was still entertaining.

I loved Norah's CD, but she looks and acts so nervous here (in between numbers) that I found it distracting. As another reviewer commented, give the woman a towel... The DVD's 5.1 sound was excellent, the musicianship was as extraordinary as her CD--except for her guitarist, whose instrument was out of tune.

I really liked Norah Jones's CD so I purchased the DVD. During the concert Norah did not smile often, had little connection with the audience, had virtually no chit-chat or humor. In other words, the DVD lacks excitement and vitality. A review in the Star Tribune of her recent Minneapolis concert made similar comments. I chose to not purchase tickets to this concert because of the DVD.

That Norah Jones has one of the most soothing voices and easy-to-listen-to song repertoires is far and away the major selling point of her music. "Live in New Orleans" delivers a nice compilation of smooth tunes in an intimate setting (House of Blues) that is likely to impress anyone who checks out this recording.

I'm not sure how to classify Norah's music, but her voice is the most enchanting to come along since Sade landed in the early 1980's. Naturally, the focus of this DVD, both musically and visually, is on Norah herself, but in no way does the rest of her Very Handsome Band get left in the shadows (literally or figuratively). The camera images tend to fade in and out from close-ups of Norah's face, to a couple measures of a bass/guitar/drum lick, to Norah's hands on the keyboards, and back again. It's very simple, but not necessarily monotonous. I applaud producer/director Jim Gabour's efforts in leaving out any glitzy or contrived visual aspects: the performance is as easy to watch as it is to listen to.

Save for four songs plus the encore, the musical selection (15 songs total) is entirely from the "Come Away With Me" album. I liked every track of this DVD; thus I'd rate this a very strong performance overall. As with all great live concerts, parts of many songs contained different twists or improvisations, and I loved the way Norah eased into "Don't Know Why" without everyone noticing right away. Oddly enough, I don't think we're seeing the entire show (run time is 67 minutes). You can tell this by some of the edits, but the big giveaway is after "Lonestar," when Norah remarks to the band's tour manager and backing vocalist, Daru Oda, that she'll be back on stage later in the show. Unfortunately, that's the last we see of Daru.

Concerning the band, the guys stay pretty tight, even without the preponderance of interaction that is so common in jazz performances. My only criticism (a minor one) of the sound quality is that the percussion crashed a little too loudly on a couple numbers. Perhaps this had to do with the way Andrew Borger's drum kit was miked, but I'll make an allowance for the character of the venue. Still, you might have to turn down your sub-woofer a tad to avoid an occasionally boomin' bass drum.

CD "extras": 1) one encore song, which could have been placed in-line with the other tunes in order to avoid having to access it by flipping through menus; 2) video of "Come Away With Me," which is well done.

It's great! If you're a fan, I suggest you buy this DVD! What more can I say?

I was not sure if I'd like jazz music. I'm not really into jazz. However this DVD is great. The 5.1 sound mix is terrific and the small quaint club setting really makes you feel like you are there.

Norah has a very nice voice.

One reviewer commented on how sweaty Norah was during the concert. I find all that perspiration makes her look really sexy.

This is the sort of DVD that you really only need to listen to in order to enjoy it. This is not a knock on it, but just a comment on the style of music and the presentation of the concert footage. The feature is an hour long performance by Norah at the House of Blues in New Orleans. She has a backing back, but the show is pretty much just Norah at the piano. She does some cover songs as well as stuff from her album "Come Away With Me". She also mentions that some songs are only on her previous EP, which she expects that most people do not have.

If you have listened to her album, you have a pretty good idea what to expect from this DVD. She doesn't talk much between songs, usually only to introduce the next song or to say who she is covering on a song. This may be a good thing if she doesn't have anything interesting to say, it would only detract from the performance. This is a fairly low key performance, but her playing is amazing. Norah Jones is a very gifted musician with a beautiful voice.

The only comment I have in closing is that while I really enjoyed listening (and watching) to this DVD, I don't think it is something that I would watch very often. I'm glad that I rented it, but it isn't worth purchasing (for me).

I was surprised to read a previous reviewer's comments that this DVD didn't give us much of an idea of Nora's personality... that is exactly one of the reasons I enjoy this DVD. This DVD pleasantly presents Nora with her humble, laid-back style.

I too have the John Mayer DVD and I agree it displays an artist with more humor and a quirky personality, but I think that is because that is John Mayer's personality - he's funnier and quirkier. Likewise, the Nora Jones DVD displays HER personality as a relaxed, honest and ego-free performer. I wouldn't knock Nora for not being John!

Anyway, this DVD is fairly true to the album, but not totally. While Nora doesn't take many piano solos, vocally, she does take more liberties in the live performance. Also, it is interesting to see the variety of methods the drummer uses to provide rhythm for the various cuts.

The concert has an intimate, friendly tone. The musicianship is fairly good and the sound and presentation production is good as well.

This was a good buy for me.

After having listened to the Grammy-Award-Winning album practically daily for over a month, I decided to take a chance on the live performance from New Orleans. I found it to be an excellent decision! Ms. Jones seemed very much at home in the small venue club atmosphere and reminded me of a combination of Billie Holliday, Coco Taylor, and Etta James. Her delivery is flawless and her musicianship is peerless. This is a must have for any collection. Timeless!

I enjoyed this DVD more than any music performances that I've seen in so long. Norah has so much talent and knowledge of music that it blows me away. Her shyness seems to really work in her favor as she captures this audience at the House Of Blues. She still has total control of the band without doing too much, and her music style is incredible and comforting. I highly recommend this DVD. She makes you feel right at home and the music is so good that you'll want to watch it over and over. Although she is deemed a jazz/pop artist, she does a great job on Hank Williams "Cold, Cold Heart," and can sing the blues just as well. I can't wait to see how far this 23-year old, 8 Grammy Winner takes her music career. No doubt she'll continue to soar!

I love this, I love her. But somebody give the poor girl a towel. It's distracting. That aside, it's really quite good. A great purchase for the money.

I am so glad I bought this DVD. After reading some of the reviews, I wasn't sure. It just proves that you can't trust everyone's opinions here at Amazon!

If you are an audiophile, this DVD is of exceptional quality. The audio mix is stellar! The room ambiance as well as the instrumental mix are so well done. It really pulls you in and makes you feel like you are there experiencing it live. For a Dolby Digital 5.1 mix (vs. DTS) I was really surprised at how great it sounded. The vocals and instruments are in perfect proportion to one another. And unlike some other recent live recordings put out on DVD (ahem..Dixie Chicks) this recording is NOT overly bright or harsh. For the audio alone, this disc is worth the price of admission. Great demo DVD (if you have a sweet audio setup).

Next if you are a true musician you will appreciate the wonderful display of talent. Norah is not just a great singer. She plays the piano with such great style and technique, always matching her vocal cues and the rest of the band. The drummer must be some awesome "studio cat" because he oozes technique as well...playing with mallets, brushes, sticks and even his hands. He was so cool to watch. Every nuance of his playing coming through and perfectly accenting the rest of the music. Skilled and tasteful musicianship.

If you are into the 80's big hair and pyrotechnics rock show...and lack any real musical taste, you won't appreciate this DVD. Norah doesn't put on a "show" by jumping around or pumping up the crowd. She really doesn't even talk much. Personally, that's O.K. with me...as long as the music speaks for itself. In this case, it DOES...and how.

Only REAL Musicians and Audiophiles Need Apply.

Norah Jones may not have the keyboard proficiency of Dianna Krall nor the polished vocal range of Sade but she has what the others don't have - eight Grammys. Whether the Grammy was a one-hit-wonder glitch or a confirmation of her talents is a moot issue.

What is obvious in this New Orleans performance is her artistry -- no embellishments, just simplicity and grace. Norah exudes femininity which is sometimes hard to convey in a jazz setting; her voice, oftentimes soulful and melancholic, comes across intimately in Lonestar, Bessie Smith, The Painter Song and the surprise encore Tennessee Waltz. Her now familiar "Don't Know Why" and "Come Away with Me", performed live, are enough reasons for having this DVD.

In the musical world where artistic integrity are often compromised, it is nice to have for more than a 'brief shining moment' a lone star like Norah Jones.