Harry Connick, Jr. Who listens to him?

[f.sciarrillo]

I have been listening to this guy a lot lately. I like his style, he has some pretty funky stuff.

Anyone else like him?

[bassist_25]

I don't own anything by him, but I've always thought that he was quite a talented vocalist and pianist.

[mistikalvalkrie]

this time of the year...everyone.
Harry is an incredibly talented singer and pianist in my opinion and I think his jazz stuff is great...but he could do to lay off of the holiday cheese factor a little bit.

[f.sciarrillo]

I haven't listened to his christmas stuff that much - I have most of his cd's, but, I been listening to "She" and "Start Turtle" most of the time ....

[Hawk]

My wife an I both like him. We have three discs.

[Merge]

My old lead singer loves him.

[tornandfrayed]

yeah the Christmas stuff, I like his versions of the classics cause he does have that jazzy thing happening. I haven't really tried much of his other stuff but probably should.....

[daveb]

She and Star Turtle are outstanding.

[randydrummer]

The Christmas album has some of the best jazz and big band arrangements ever written for traditional holiday songs. He does a song called "It Must Have Been Ol' Santa Clause" and the New Orleans second line groove is old school N'Awlins greasy funk. The more classically influenced songs are done in a more swing/bebop style which makes them a little more catchy. There are some dull moments with the few ballads though.

I also recommend Brian Setzer's Boogie Woogie Christmas. If you like big band style screaming trumpet licks and a swinging rhythm section, both these guys have it.

[f.sciarrillo]

Yes, I agree that Brian Setzer is pretty good also.