On ...Featuring, this collection of 18 performances spanning her nine-year career, Norah Jones helps the Foo Fighters convert to bossa nova, reins in OutKast’s quirkiness, and smooths out the Dirty Dozen Brass Band’s rough New Orleans edges. Elsewhere, Q-Tip brings out a hint of funkiness, Ray Charles nudges her to start bending notes, and Dolly Parton coaxes out her inner twang. A little friskiness suits her well. B
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