Norah Jones has teamed up with producer Danger Mouse for her fifth official album, which will be released later this year. Little Broken Hearts will be released on Blue Note Records this spring, though no official date has yet been announced.

Two tour dates to support the album have already been released, and a press release says that Jones plans to tour “extensively” in 2012. The first two dates are June 29 at the Kodak Hall at Eastman Theater in Rochester, N.Y. and at the Hollywood Bowl on August 10.

Danger Mouse, aka Brian Burton, first worked with Jones when she sang vocals on the Danger Mouse and Daniele Luppi album Rome, a project based on the music of spaghetti westerns that also featured Jack White.

This year also marks the 10^th anniversary of Jones breakthrough debut, Come Away With Me. That album, featuring the hit single “Don’t Know Why,” went on to sell over 10 million copies and earned eight Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year.

Jones’ most recent studio album was 2009’s The Fall, though she also released a compilation of duets with other artists called …Featuring in 2010. Earlier this year, Jones country band The Little Willies released a sophomore album, For the Good Times, which mainly features of classic country songs.

Danger Mouse first became known for his album The Grey Album, which combined Jay-Z’s Black Album, with the self-titled Beatles album commonly known as the White Album. After that, Danger Mouse found success with Gnarls Barkley, his duo with Cee Lo Green, and Broken Bells, a group with James Mercer of the indie-rock group the Shins.

As a producer, Danger Mouse has produced records by Gorillaz, Beck and the Black Keys. He has won three Grammy Awards, including one last year for Producer of the Year. He is nominated for the same award at the Grammy Awards this year, which will be held next month.

Norah Jones and Jack White have been recruited by Danger Mouse to sing on the upcoming collaboration album of his with Daniele Luppi, Italian composer.

Brian Burton, the producer’s real name, and Luppi are calling their album “Rome.”  Over the last five years the two have teamed up during various times in Italy’s capital to record the set.

The pair says they recorded the album at Forum studios, which is a converted church.  The set was inspired by Italian film soundtracks from the 1960s.

The track listing and release date haven’t be revealed yet.  However Burton did explain why he has asked White and Jones to help with the lead vocals.

He said, I wanted definitely to have a woman and man.  The female vocals need to be soft and not polarizing.  However the male needs to have more angst.

When I was touring right after the first session, I played some music from the set for Jack White to show him what we were up to.  He liked it.  However at the time we weren’t thinking of him being on the album.  It’s Jack White, you know.

However finally I thought, he really likes it.  So why not?  Jack tried doing different voices- low voice, high voice.  I thought, why not just leave all of them in?  On the track “Rose With The Broken Neck,” there are a bunch of Jack’s vocals.  They don’t all sound like him.

In addition Danger Mouse also has been working on U2′s new album, which has the tentative tile of “Songs of Ascent.”

Danger Mouse this year has been touring as well with James Mercer from The Shins in Broken Bells.

Norah Jones has indeed established herself as one of the most talented, versatile and creative acts in music, both as a solo artist and as a collaborator.  As a matter of fact, Jones has teamed up with almost every act in the industry, regardless of genre and record label.

On November 2, the soulful artist will release “…Featuring” which contains some of the artist’s best collaborations.  Among those featured in the upcoming set are music icons Ray Charles (“Here We Go Again”) and Dolly Parton (“Creepin’ In”), hip-hop acts Outkast (“Take Off Your Cool”) and Q-Tip (“Life is Better”), alt-rock icons Foo Fighters (“Virginia Moon”), and Scottish act Belle and Sebastian (“Little Lou, Prophet Jack, Ugly John”) who Jones considers as one of her favorites, to name a few.

In a press release, Jones describes her music collaboration efforts as a creative and exciting venture that “takes you a little bit out of your comfort zone… You don’t know what to expect — it’s kind of like being a little kid and having a play date.”

Meanwhile, Jones will face the scorching summer heat on the road as she continues to tackle her west coast trek.  On October 2, she will be in Milwaukee, WI for the Farm Aid gig along with Willie Nelson, whose duet with Jones, “Baby It’s Cold Outside” also appears in the latter’s upcoming release.  Jones will also perform in the August 31 episode of “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”.

Two years ago, Ben Chace, filmmaker, won a raffle. His prize was a free Jamaican cruise. He invited Sam Fleischner, a friend of his, to go with him and decided to make a film on the trip. Tickets were purchased for a sound man as well as the star of the film, songerwriter/singer Sean “Bone” Sullivan. Chace and Fleischner then took off for Jamaica from a ship in Brooklyn for their week long cruise. The film Wah Do Dem was the result, featuring favorite musicians both on the soundtrack as well as actors.

The film focuses on Max (played by Sullivan), a skateboarder from Brooklyn, who wins a free Jamaican trip. He plans to take Willow (played by Norah Jones), his girlfriend. However just two days before the trip she dumps him. Max goes on the cruise by himself. He gets lost eventually and doesn’t have his luggage. He is forced to wander through Jamaica’s countryside to reach the US embassy in Kingsport.

Ira Wolf-Tuton, member of Yeasayer, is one of the cast members in the movie, and a Suckers performance is also in the film along with an appearance by MGMT’s Ben Goldwasser. Music featured on the soundtrack is from the star of the film, Sean “Bones” Sullivan, The Congos and the Suckers. On October 26 the movie is coming out on DVD.

New summer dates have been lined up by Norah Jones to support “The Fall,” her newest studio album, including a couple of appearances on the Lilith Tour as the all-woman’s revived festival hits the road once again.

The current tour for the singer continues in Los Angeles on April 23 and runs through mid May. Jones will then take a break June and July, except for a couple festival appearances. She will be at the Celebrate Brooklyn Fest in Brooklyn, NY on June 9 and at the Bonnaroo Festival in Manchester, TN on June 11.

The next round of summer dates will kick off in Bethlehem, PA on August 7. Jones’ appearances with the Lilith Tour will follow, with appearances in West Palm Beach, FL on August 10 and in August 12 in Birmingham, AL.

“The Fall” was released last November. It was the fourth album from Jones and followed “Not Too Late,” her set from 2007. The album debuted in the No. 3 spot on Billboard’s 200 chart. During the first week of its release the set sold 180,000 copies.

For her new set, Jones brought collaborators in that she previously hadn’t worked with including engineer and producer Jacquire King (Tom Waits, Kings of Leon) and several collaborators for songwriting, including Will Sheff from Okkervil River and Ryan Adams.

Musicians backing Jones on her new album include guitarists Smokey Hormel (Joe Strummer, Johnny Cash) and Marc Ribot (Elvis Costello, Tom Waits) drummers James Gadson and Joey Waronker (R.E.M. and Beck), and keyboardist James Poyser (Al Green, Erykah Badu).

“Young Blood, the latest single from the album, was released in February to radio stations.

Cat Power, Heart, Loretta Lynn and Norah Jones are among the artists who have committed for the Lilith Fair tour this year. The itinerary continues to expand.

Other additions who have recently joined the lineup for the tour include Elizaveta, Toby Lightman, Melissa McClelland, Rosie Thomas, Priscilla Renea, Marina & The Diamonds, Lissie, Missy Higgins, Lights, Kate Nash, Julia Othmer, Frazey Ford, Erin McCarley, Ceci Bastida, Beth Orton, La Roux, Gossip and Loretta Sia. According to the press release for the tour, in coming weeks other major artists are going to be announced.

Loretta Lynn, in a statement said, I’m happy I was wanted for the Lilith tour. I’ve never done any shows with just girl singers before now. When I was just starting out, people said girl singers weren’t able to sell concert tickets or records. Since then we have come a really long way. We will have a great time when we’re out there.

A statement from Nancy and Ann Wilson of Heart said, we are absolutely thrilled that our future has Lilith 2010 in it. To be part of the power and depth is going to be beyond exciting. For women in this new decade it’s stunning intent.

Higgins said, Lilith Fair always was something I wish when I was a kid I had been cool enough to go to. Even if back then I had known about it, I was in Australia. Secretly I always hoped it would be brought back so I would be able to beg to be part of it. I am very excited they asked me. This will be the first Lilith that is taken out to a new generation.

Not only has the talent roster of the tour been expanded by the organizers, but the number of cities for the tour has nearly doubled. There will be a total of 32 cities with venues and dates to be announced.

The tour for 2010 Lilith Fair marks a return for the event after being on hiatus for 11 years. Artists that were previously confirmed include Metric, Miranda Lambert, Tegan and Sara, Ke$sha, Erykah Badu, Colbie Caillat, Sheryl Crow, Mary J. Blige and Sarah McLachlan.

Further details regarding the tour, including the entire confirmed performers list, can be found on the event’s website at lilithfair.com.

Norah Jones will become reacquainted with the road this spring as she embarks on a 36-city tour that will begin in Tulsa, Oklahoma on March 5 and carry her to Atlanta, Georgia on May 15. The tour is in support of her recent album release “The Fall” which hit shelves on November 17. The tour will focus on more intimate theater venues that compliment Jones’ laid back vibe. Tickets for select dates go onsale Friday (12/4) and Norah Jones mailing list is holding a presale today (12/1) at 4pm via Artist Arena. Full Norah Jones tour dates are listed below.

Norah’s latest release “The Fall” seems to shrug off her jazz-pop mantle to instead lean in a more rock driven direction. Jacquire King (Kings of Leon, Modest Mouse, Tom Waits) stepped up to handle production duties on the new album, and Jones flipped through her Rolodex to enlist songwriting help from Ryan Adams, Will Sheff (Okkervil River) and longtime partner Jesse Smith. The album can be ordered in CD or Vinyl from NorahJones.com or downloaded at iTunes.

For those of you who can’t wait until Jones makes the rounds to your town, be sure to catch her upcoming television performances as she supports “The Fall.” She will be on the Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien on December 15 as well as Jimmy Kimmel on December 16.

2010 Norah Jones Concert Tour Dates
March 2010
5 – Tulsa, OK – Brady Theater
6 – Kansas City, MO – The Midland
7 – Omaha, NE – Orpheum
9 – Des Moines, IA – Civic Center
11 – Akron, OH – E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall (on sale 12/4)
12 – Louisville, KY – Whitney Hall
13 – Indianapolis, IN – Murat Theatre
15 – Madison, WI – Overture Hall
17 – St. Paul, MN – The O’Shaughnessy
19 – Milwaukee, WI – Riverside Theatre (on sale 12/4)
20 – Chicago, IL – Chicago Theatre
25 – Boston, MA – Wang Theatre (on sale 12/5)
26 – Mashantucket, CT – MGM Foxwoods
27 – New York, NY – WaMu Theater at Madison Square Garden (on sale 12/5)
30 – Baltimore, MD – Lyric Opera House (on sale 12/4)

April 2010
1 – Charlottesville, VA – The Paramount Theater
2 – Washington, DC – Warner Theatre (on sale 12/4)
3 – Philadelphia, PA – Tower Theatre
8 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre
19 – Portland, OR – Arlene Schnitzer Hall (on sale 12/4)
21 – San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore
23 – Los Angeles, CA – Orpheum Theater (on sale 12/6)
24 – San Diego, CA – Spreckels Theatre
25 – Phoenix, AZ – Dodge Theater (on sale 12/7)
28 – Albuquerque, NM – Kiva Auditorium
29 – El Paso, TX – Plaza Theatre

May 2010
1 – Austin, TX – Stubb’s Bar-B-Q
4 – Dallas, TX – Majestic Theatre
5 – Houston, TX – Verizon Wireless Theater
6 – Mobile, AL – Saenger Theatre
8 – Memphis, TN – Orpheum Theatre
9 – Birmingham, AL – Alabama Theatre
11 – Asheville, NC – Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
12 – Charlotte, NC – Ovens Auditorium
14 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
15 – Atlanta, GA – Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

Last week, Norah Jones debuted “Young Blood,” a new song from her forthcoming album “The Fall” in San Francisco at an Apple press conference. According to a recent press release the album, featuring a photographic portrait done by Autumn de Wilde, is going to be released on November 17 by Blue Note Records of EMI.

Jones also performed at Apple’s press conference “Come Away With Me,” from her 2002 debut Grammy Award winning album. The set is one of the very first that is being released in Itunes’ new LP format. Apple says it will reinvent an album’s visual experience with live performance videos, artwork, lyrics, liner notes, photos, interviews and album credits.

Jones for her new release reportedly wanted to go in a different direction with her music. She experimented with new sounds and also brought in new collaborators, including the well known engineer and producer Jacquire King, who worked previously with Tom Waits, Modest Mouse and Kings of Leon.

Several new songwriting collaborators were also brought on board by Jones, including Ryan Adams as well as Will Sheff from Okkervil river.

Seasoned musicians backing Jones on the album include the drummers James Gadson (formerly with Bill Withers) and Joey Waronker (R.E.M. and Beck), the keyboardist James Poyser (Al Green and Erykah Badu), and guitarists Smokey Hormel (Joe Strummer and Johnny Cash) and Marc Ribot (Elvis Costello and Tom Waits). Jesse Harris, who has frequently collaborated on songwriting with Jones, worked with her as well on the new album.

A second leg has been added by Norah Jones to her current trek of North America. The added dates will set the tour running through June, as Jones continues backing “Not Too Late,” her latest album.

The Grammy award winning songwriter and singer along with The Handsome Band, her backing band, will be kicking off the headlining outing in Wallingford, CT on April 13. The first recently announced date is for Morrison CO on June 1.

“Not Too Late,” marks the third studio album from Jones following her debut in 2002 with “Come Away With Me.”

All 13 tracks from “Not Too Late” were written or co-written by Jones with Lee Alexander, her longtime bassist and songwriting partner. Alexander also produced the album. Other longtime collaborators returning for the new set include singer Daru Oda, drummer Andy Borger and guitarists Robbie McIntosh, Kevin Breit, Jesse Harris and Adam Levy. Guest appearances on the album include cellist Jeff Ziegler from Kronos Quarter, organist Larry Goldings and the singer M. Ward.

The new album follows “Feels Like Home,” Jones’ third album from 2004. That album was certified as quadruple platinum after shipping over four million US copies. The album also earned Jones a Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. It was the eighth Grammy Jones has received in her career.

According to Jones’ publicist, she is the 21st century’s best selling woman artist. Over the decade she has sold over 15 million copies, and worldwide 30 million.

“Not Too Late” by Norah Jones, during the most recent week sold 100,000 copies. That was enough to grab US album chart’s No. 1 spot for the third week.

Jones was able to hold off “Daughtry,” the debut self-title album by the group led by Chris Daughtry, finalist on “American Idol.” Their album sold 84,000 copies, moving up from the No. 9 spot into No. 2 on Billboard’s album chart, based on retail data from Nielsen SoundScan.

“Infinity on High” by Fall Out Boy moved up two spots to No. 3 even though sales decreased by 33% to 79,000 copies. “Kidz Bop,” the 11th edition debuted on the chart in the No. 4 spot with 75,000 copies sold.

“Konvicted” from Akon, with 73,000 copies sold, moved six spots into No. 5.

Rounding the Top 10 out are “The Evolution of Robin Thicke” from Robin Thicke, “FutureSex/LoveSounds” from Justin Timberlake, the self titled debut from Corinne Bailey Rae, “In My Songs” by Gerald Levert and “Portable Sounds” from TobyMac, former member of DC Talk.