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Review: Connick's memories inspire `Nola' - Albuquerque Tribune

I'm kind of an on-again-off-again fan of Harry Connick, Jr.  The guy can certainly play a mean piano, but I've always found his vocals to be a bit flat, stylized as they may be.  At any rate, this new album (Oh My Nola) has some tasty treats on it.  You can check out some pretty short clips at Amazon, along with a video of "Yes We Can Can" that supports the New Orleans Habitat Musicians Village.

Here's the Amazon page:

http://www.amazon.com/Oh-Nola-Harry-Connick-Jr/dp/B000I2KNU2/sr=8-1/qid=1170884503/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/002-8336954-9796850?ie=UTF8&s=music

and here's the link to the Musicians Village page:

http://www.habitat-nola.org/projects/musicians_village.php

Review: Connick's memories inspire `Nola' Albuquerque Tribune, NM - 2 hours ago ... Connick's often overlooked jazz big band that boasts some scintillating ensemble playing, a powerful rhythm section, Connick's economical piano solos, ...

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If This Doesn't Move You, Check Your Pulse

To say that I love to see and hear Oscar play is an understatement. Words cannot express it - just listen, that's all.

BUT...I also really enjoy listening to him talk. He's obviously careful about what he says and how he says it, and I think his warmth and intelligence are obvious, not only in his playing, but also in his speech.

OK, enough said...just listen to this gem...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqhoV0T9C3M

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