Norah Jones and Pete Remm share not only their passion for music but also a long-lasting marriage and two children. Jones, widely known for her soulful ballads, tends to keep her personal life under wraps. The public only discovered her marriage to Remm, her collaborator and keyboardist, after a musician friend casually mentioned it in an interview.
The couple’s relationship began while Jones was working on her breakup album Little Broken Hearts in 2012. They tied the knot in 2014 and currently reside in Brooklyn, New York, raising their two children—a son and a daughter—while frequently traveling together as a family.
Norah Jones shares her Grammy-winning music journey alongside collaborator Pete Remm
Jones has built an impressive career, earning nine Grammy Awards, selling 53 million albums, and amassing 11 billion streams. Her 2024 album Visions included a song co-written with Remm titled “I’m On My Way.” Besides collaborating with Jones, Remm is a talented multi-instrumentalist who plays guitar, drums, organ, and sings.
During an April 2019 episode of the Armchair Expert podcast, Jones shared how music fills their home life. “We’ll just grab instruments—one of us on the drums, the other on guitar,” she explained, adding that their kids are beginning to join in, making those moments even more enjoyable.
Pete Remm, originally from New York City, maintains a low profile despite his music career, with no public social media presence beyond an old Myspace account. Jones has mentioned that her husband prefers to remain out of the public eye, telling Billboard in 2016, “He likes to stay mysterious, and I respect that.”
Remm has contributed to many of Jones’ projects, starting with her 2016 album Day Breaks. In addition to performing in her band, he has worked with other artists, including Ringo Starr, playing piano and organ on tracks like “You Can’t Fight Lightning.”
Their romance began in Los Angeles, where Jones was staying during the recording of Little Broken Hearts. Although the album deals with dark themes, Jones recalled the time fondly, telling the Associated Press in July 2023 that her friends and budding relationship with Remm made the experience memorable.
While they’ve never publicly disclosed details about their wedding, Jones confirmed in a 2019 podcast appearance that they had been married for five years. Their creative partnership extends beyond the studio. Remm not only accompanies Jones on tour but also co-wrote the song “I’ll Be Gone,” performed by Jones and Mavis Staples during a 2024 concert.
The couple’s relationship first became public in 2016 when musician Valerie June, in an interview with NPR, mentioned collaborating with both Jones and Remm. “They were kind enough to let Pete bring his magic to almost every song,” June said, adding that the couple even lent her the key to their home for recording sessions.
Jones and Remm welcomed their first child, a son, in early 2014, followed by a daughter in mid-2016. Although they’ve kept their children’s names and faces private, Jones has shared glimpses into their life as parents.
In 2022, she told PEOPLE that raising their children has been an adventure. “We listen to pop radio together, which is funny because it’s not something my husband and I ever did on our own,” she said, adding that her kids’ love for her music makes her happy.
Jones revealed on the Armchair Expert podcast that her son is especially attached to his father. She recounted a school costume party where her son insisted on dressing like Remm, even though his father’s clothes didn’t fit him properly. “It was adorable,” she recalled with a laugh.
The family frequently travels together on tour, and Jones once shared a video of her son walking through a theater during soundcheck. During an interview in 2019, Jones mentioned that Remm suggested she release singles instead of full albums to allow for shorter, more manageable tours with their children.
One of the songs on Day Breaks, titled “And Then There Was You,” holds special meaning for the couple. Jones explained to Rolling Stone in 2016 that the song was inspired by Remm, though it wasn’t completed until after the birth of their son. Remm played both electric guitar and organ on the track, making it a true family collaboration.
