Pieces of Treasure
Pieces of Treasure is the fifteenth studio album by American singer-songwriter Rickie Lee Jones. It was released on April 28, 2023, by BMG/Modern Recordings. The album consists of ten covers of songs from the Great American Songbook. The album was produced by Russ Titelman, who co-produced Jones' Rickie [Lee Jones (album)|1979 self-titled debut album] and its follow-up Pirates.
The album earned Jones a nomination for Grammy Award for Best [Traditional Pop Vocal Album|Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album] at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards.
Background and recording
Work commenced on the album when Jones and Titelman, who produced Jones' first two albums, Rickie Lee Jones and Pirates, began having phone conversations and lunch meetups, with Titelman repeatedly presenting to Jones of the idea of making a jazz album. The album was recorded over five days at Sear Sound studios in Midtown Manhattan.
Singles
The album's lead single, "Just in Time", was released on January 20, 2023. The second single, "September Song", was released on February 24, 2023. The third single, "Nature Boy", was released on March 24, 2023.