Rickie Lee Jones/Rickie Lee Jones (1979)

A female singer/songwriter from Chicago, the United States, Rickie Lee Jones' debut album. Acoustic and natural sound influenced by folk, jazz, and R&B. Includes a hit song "Chuck E's in Love". The guest musicians are Steve Gadd (drums), Dr. John/Mac Rebennack (keyboards), Michael McDonald from the Doobie Brothers (vocals), Randy Newman (synths), Andy Newmark from Sly & the Familystone (drums), Jeff Porcaro from Toto (guitar), Nick DeCaro (arrangement) and others. Produced by Lenny Waronker and Russ Titelman. Recommended to those who like Laura Nyro and Joni Mitchell.