Languid soul star Norah Jones is easily the most famous fifth of the Little Willies – a low-key, but high-quality country covers band now on their second album. Those more accustomed to Jones's dulcet mode should hear her exhale through the Willies' atmospheric version of "Jolene" – this enjoyable album's closer – or vamping it up behind guitarist Richard Julian on a succinct rollick through trucker classic "Diesel Smoke, Dangerous Curves". Stellar side projects often run the risk of sounding smug, but over these 12 varied selections, the Little Willies put the American songbook first.