The Manship Theatre is set to welcome New Orleans resident and two-time Grammy Award winner Rickie Lee Jones to its stage on January 9, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. Known for her evocative storytelling, mesmerizing voice, and genre-blurring sound, Jones has earned her place as one of America’s most unique and influential musical figures. This performance promises to bring the audience on a journey through her storied career and latest work.
Jones burst onto the music scene in 1979 with her self-titled debut album, instantly capturing the public’s imagination. This first record, featuring hits like “Chuck E.’s in Love,” catapulted her to fame and set the tone for an adventurous career that spans over four decades. She quickly earned a reputation as a fearless musical innovator. Over the years, she has blended jazz, blues, rock and soul in a way that is distinctly her own, earning her accolades as the “premiere song-stylist and songwriter of her generation,” as The New Yorker described. Her boldness and uniqueness even led Time magazine to crown her “The Duchess of Coolsville,” a title that has come to represent her timeless style and mysterious allure.
Her most recent album, Pieces of Treasure (2023), highlights a new yet familiar dimension of her artistry. Reuniting with legendary producer Russ Titelman, who co-produced her Grammy-winning debut, Jones explores jazz standards in a fresh, introspective light. This album marks a return to her roots, drawing on the emotive storytelling and melodic sophistication that have defined her work. For fans, Pieces of Treasure is a reflection of Jones’ evolution while honoring the elements that made her iconic.
But Jones’ impact extends beyond music. In her memoir, Last Chance Texaco, Jones opens up about her life experiences with raw honesty and poetic insight, bringing readers into her world as a musician, storyteller, and survivor. The memoir earned critical praise, with MOJO awarding it Book of the Year and both Pitchfork and NPR naming it one of the Best Books of the Year. The Independent hailed her as a “messenger from another place,” emphasizing the transcendence and mystery that have long set her apart.
To purchase tickets, visit Manship Theatre’s website or call the box office at (225) 344-0334.
Rickie Lee Jones
