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Joseph Harry Fowler Connick, Jr. (born September 11, 1967) is an American singer, pianist, composer, actor, and humanitarian. Connick’s music encompasses jazz, some of it very much in the style of the crooners of the 1940s and early 1950s, funk and blues.
Biography
Early life
Connick, Jr. was born Joseph Harry Fowler Connick, Jr.[1] in New Orleans, Louisiana, the son of Anita, a judge, lawyer, and former Louisiana Supreme Court justice, and Harry Connick, Sr., who was the district attorney of New Orleans from 1977-2003, successfully running against Jim Garrison. [2] His parents also owned a record store. Connick, Jr.’s mother, a native of New York City, was Jewish, and his father is of Irish Catholic background.[3][4] Connick, Jr. has a sister, Suzanna. He was raised in the Lakeview neighbourhood of New Orleans.Connick’s musical talents soon came to the fore when he learned the keyboards at the age of three, played publicly at age six and recorded with a local jazz band at 10. His musical talents were developed at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts and under the tutelage of Ellis Marsalis and James Booker.
Connick attended Jesuit High School and Isidore Newman School in New Orleans. He moved to New York City to study at Hunter College and the prestigious Manhattan School of Music, where a Columbia Records executive persuaded him to sign with that label. His first record for the label, Harry Connick Jr., was a mainly instrumental album of standards. He soon acquired a reputation in jazz because of extended stays at high-profile New York venues. His next album, 20, featured his vocals and added to this reputation.
Biography
Early life
Connick, Jr. was born Joseph Harry Fowler Connick, Jr.[1] in New Orleans, Louisiana, the son of Anita, a judge, lawyer, and former Louisiana Supreme Court justice, and Harry Connick, Sr., who was the district attorney of New Orleans from 1977-2003, successfully running against Jim Garrison. [2] His parents also owned a record store. Connick, Jr.’s mother, a native of New York City, was Jewish, and his father is of Irish Catholic background.[3][4] Connick, Jr. has a sister, Suzanna. He was raised in the Lakeview neighbourhood of New Orleans.Connick’s musical talents soon came to the fore when he learned the keyboards at the age of three, played publicly at age six and recorded with a local jazz band at 10. His musical talents were developed at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts and under the tutelage of Ellis Marsalis and James Booker.
Connick attended Jesuit High School and Isidore Newman School in New Orleans. He moved to New York City to study at Hunter College and the prestigious Manhattan School of Music, where a Columbia Records executive persuaded him to sign with that label. His first record for the label, Harry Connick Jr., was a mainly instrumental album of standards. He soon acquired a reputation in jazz because of extended stays at high-profile New York venues. His next album, 20, featured his vocals and added to this reputation.
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It Had To Be You
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A Wink and a Smile
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I Could Write a Book
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We Are In Love
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Don't Get Around Much Anymore
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Love Is Here To Stay
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Recipe For Love
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Winter Wonderland
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Let's Call the Whole Thing Off
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Sleigh Ride
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When My Heart Finds Christmas
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But Not For Me
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It Had to Be You (Big Band and Vocals)
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You Didn't Know Me When
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It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
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bgomulski wrote:
that great feelin' :) honey for my ears ;)
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Christien67 wrote:
this track is amazing
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jo-heine wrote:
it's all gooooood!!!!!!!!!!and fantastic!!!!!
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JonnyBluMusic wrote:
Dig it! ;) Cheers! Jonny www.jonnyblumusic.com
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damarisis wrote:
Lindo...canta maravilhosamente bem... um delirio para meus olhos e ouvidos....
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Whip-Smart wrote:
I only really know him off will and grace but I am enjoying his x mas songs.
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vintagemusicfan wrote:
What a sweet crooner he is! Also, if you like standard from old films check out Liata's new album, Intermezzo. It is just beautiful!
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chellybabay wrote:
danngg hes so fine & great voice.
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jyfromcq wrote:
One of a kind
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qryn wrote:
I am a great fan! Did you hear his "The Bear Necessities" it's great!
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laurak23 wrote:
I can't get enough of his Christmas music lately. His voice is so lovely. And he ain't too bad on the eyes, either. ;)
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dariush417 wrote:
Ten Facet przywraca dawno zapomniane "klimaty" ...ale extra.
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CaroCrow wrote:
Home town boy, have to love Harry. Steeped in NOLA music until he's smooth and soft as a beignet, with that husky sexiness of a cafe au lait. Laissez le bon temps roulez, mon cher.
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toastysock wrote:
Awesomely sexy music.
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ArcticKoen wrote:
Nice!
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babywipe1961 wrote:
mmmmm wot good looking guy.cum bed eyes xxx
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andersholst wrote:
Hey! If you're a fan of Harry's beautiful music, you should check out my new CD Romantika, on my site http://www.last.fm/music/Anders+Holst . My soulful smooth jazz sound is very similar to Harry's and I'm sure you'd love it!
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yrdmusica wrote:
I love thismusic is fantastic =)
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rockxxz wrote:
swee sweet music
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Featured Tracks
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It Had To Be You full track | 2:38 |
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Valentine's Day full track | 5:14 |
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Way Down Yonder in New Orleans full track | 3:42 |
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iTunes Discovery Download
25 Nov 2008 | from blog.myspace.com/harryconnickjr
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