Track Listings (12) - Disc #1| All Artists: Harry Connick Jr. Title: Chanson Du Vieux Carre Members Wishing: 1 Total Copies: 0 Label: Marsalis Music Original Release Date: 1/30/2007 Release Date: 1/30/2007 Genres: Jazz, Pop, Broadway & Vocalists Styles: New Orleans Jazz, Swing Jazz, Traditional Jazz & Ragtime, Vocal Jazz, Easy Listening, Oldies, Vocal Pop, Traditional Vocal Pop Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPCs: 874946000628, 0874946000628 |
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For Harry Connick, Jr. and the members of his big band, New Orleans has always been a constant state of mind. Connick's hometown, the birthplace of so much of America's musical culture, defines all of his performances, b... more » |
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Album Description For Harry Connick, Jr. and the members of his big band, New Orleans has always been a constant state of mind. Connick's hometown, the birthplace of so much of America's musical culture, defines all of his performances, but never more so than on Chanson du Vieux Carr�©, the third disc in the Marsalis Music label's Connick on Piano series. The album was conceived and executed in May 2003, well before Hurricane Katrina, and showcases Connick's talents as a pianist, arranger of favorite New Orleans classics, and composer of three titles in debut performances. While Connick does not sing on the recording, key band members Lucien Barbarin (trombone) and Leroy Jones (trumpet) do. Chanson du Vieux Carr�© is a Crescent City love letter, composed two years before the deluge yet never timelier. The album will be released on January 30, 2007, the same day Columbia Records issues Connick's vocal tribute Oh, My NOLA. A portion of Connick's royalties from both discs will benefit New Orleans Habitat Musicians' Village. Similarly Requested CDs
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CD ReviewsSwings with authority. FunkyTown | Fort Worth, TX United States | 02/02/2007 (5 out of 5 stars) "I've been eagerly awaiting more instrumental material from Harry Connick Jr. This disc doesn't let me down one bit. In the liner notes, Harry talks about his decision to record the album after a tour, as opposed to the more standard practice of recording before. He says he felt that the band would be tighter. He was right. The opening notes of the first track prove this. You will know what I mean when you hear it. I also bought Oh My NOLA and it is good, but it doesn't swing like Chanson du Vieux Carre. If you liked Lofty's Roach Souffle, or any of the other instrumental discs, you will LOVE this one. This album is a tribute to the Crescent City so many tracks have that New Orleans sound but it doesn't sound like a Zatarain's Jambalaya commercial. Which is good. You can add this one to your collection of brilliant jazz performances by Mr. Connick. Enjoy!" Sweet New Orleans jazz C. J. Fuller | Michigan | 04/18/2007 (5 out of 5 stars) ""Chanson Du Vieux Carre" is wonderful, traditional New Orleans jazz. Classic pieces written by jazz greats like Louis Armstrong and Hoagy Carmichael are inter-mingled with Connick compositions that not only pay homage but sound right at home next to the old favorites. This was recorded in 2003, according to Connick's liner notes, during the same studio sessions in which he and his band recorded "Harry for the Holidays," and "Only You." For the most part, this album is without vocals, with notable exceptions on "Someday You'll Be Sorry," "Luscious" (sung by trombone-player extraordinaire Lucien Barbarin), and "Bourbon Street Parade," which showcases trumpet-player Leroy Jones. The haunting Connick title composition was previously released on the album "Occasion," a piano/saxophone pairing with Branford Marsalis. If you're looking for songs you can sing along with, don't miss "Oh My Nola," the Connick album released on the same day as this one." OH my!!! Danielita | U. S. | 04/11/2007 (5 out of 5 stars) "What an enjoyable CD!!! Who doesn't steal the show on this one? Everyone, Leroy Jones, Lucien Barbarin, Craig Klein, Ned, Neal -- they are all at the top of the game. And yes, Mr. Connick can play a little too! :)
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