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Growing up in New Orleans, Harry Connick, Jr.,
studied piano with keyboard legends James Booker and Ellis Marsalis. A
performer from the age of five who made his first jazz album at age ten,
he moved to New York at age 18 and quickly made his Columbia Records
debut at the head of a jazz trio. His next effort, "20," added his
vocals to the mix, and his singing was also featured on his first
big-band album, the multi-platinum "When
Harry Met Sally."
  In the '90s, the full scope of Connick's artistry emerged. His albums
featured original instrumental and vocal music ("Lofty's Roach
Soufflé" and "We are in Love,"
respectively), explored funk ("She"
and "Star Turtle") and romantic
balladry ("To See You"), and then
pulled all of these strands together in the decade-ending tour de force
"Come by Me." Recent years have seen further triumphs, including his
Grammy-winning reflection on favorite music of his youth, "Songs I
Heard," and his jazz quartet triumph "Other Hours." This last disc, the
first of a "Connick on Piano" series to be released by Marsalis Music,
contains instrumental versions of the Tony-nominated songs Connick
composed for the Broadway musical "Thou
Shalt Not." "Harry for the Holidays,"
also led to a successful television special of the same name broadcast
by NBC on Thanksgiving night, and a hugely successful US tour in
November and December of 2003.
At the same time, Harry Connick, Jr., the actor, has made a major
impact in theatrical films and on television. His Hollywood credits
include "Memphis Belle," "Hope
Floats" and "Independence Day,"
while his small-screen triumphs include the ABC production of "South
Pacific" and his recurring role on NBC's "Will
& Grace."
All of these achievements – not to mention his album sales of more than
20 million, his three Grammy awards and his nominations for Tony, Emmy,
Oscar, Golden Globe and Cable Ace Awards – reflect a creative energy
that make Harry Connick, Jr. unique in the world of contemporary
entertainment.
Notable songs include --
- Come by Me
- It Had to Be You
- But Not for Me
- Love Is Here to Stay
- Let's Call the Whole Thing Off
- Promise Me You'll Remember
- Lofty's Roach Souffle
- Love for Sale
- To See You
- I Mean You
Harry Connick, Jr.
may be available for your next special
event!
For booking information, click
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Genre: ..Jazz
Styles:
..Traditional Pop
..Big Band/SwingYears active:
..70s, ..80s, ..90s, ..00s
Born:
Sep 11, 1967
..in Louisiana
..in New Orleans
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