Harry Connick Jr. - Oh, My Nola
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Free Music Review: A TRIBUTE TO THE CITY AND MUSICIANS OF NEW ORLEANS
Hit: 5 Stars
Native son and N'Awlins hometown hero, Harry Connick Jr. pays tribute to the city of his birth and residence, its music and, most importantly, its musicians. Stepping back to let the band swing, Harry proves time and again that this is not just a vanity production, letting the musicians shine and carry the weight even taking time to pay tribute to Nola musicians who have passed on. The collection of songs, including four original Connick Jr. compositions, is an eclectic bunch that you've probably heard many times before but never quite like this. "Won't You Come Home Bill Bailey" is pretty straightforward but the jazzy, askew versions of Hank Williams' "Jambalaya On The Bayou," and "Sheik Of Araby" sparkle and an off-kilter reading of "Working In A Coal Mine" brings a whole new understanding to that chesnut. The originals all hit their targets especially "All These People" and "We Make A Lot Of Love." Harry's in good voice consistently and, more importantly, has totally discarded his "Sinatra Reincarnate" style here, which is just as well since that gimmick has been co-opted by Michael Buble.
Nevertheless it is the musicians he has surrounded himself with and given the space to strut their stuff that makes this tribute CD worth the money out of your wallet.
Sit back and get ready to smile.
Free Music Review: A Loving Look at New Orleans
Hit: 5 Stars
Harry Connick is one of the most versatile performers alive. Any excellent pianist, he can also handle a wide array of vocal stylings as he proves in this loving tribute to his home town N(ew)O(rleans)
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Not all of these songs are associated with New Orleans ("Jambalaya" is a country classic and "Lazy Bones" is a Hoagy Carmichael pop standard), but all of the songs have been given treatments that make them quintessential New Orleans. My primary interests are country and jazz and I find the two treatments of "Jambalaya" (a mid-song tempo shift) to be a stunningly unique interpretation that makes the song seem new.
Great songs - sixteen of them - with two songs from the pen of Allen Touissaint, one from New Orleans legend Dave Bartholomew, four self-penned (including the title track)) and some jazz and swing numbers all played by musicians with New Orleans in their soul. The title track features young pianist Jonathan Batiste on piano, with Harry limiting himself to vocals on that track , a first !
This CD is a must for any serious collection. I bought my copy at (...), so it came with a second CD with seven songs from prior Harry COnnich Jr. albums, making a great deal better still
Free Music Review: His Best Yet
Hit: 5 Stars
I love every track on this this CD. I admit to trepidation upon hearing his version of "Jambalaya" but I think I prefer his version.
One of the best songs on the track, IMHO, is "Elijah Rocks", a song I'd never heard before. Usually repeat this one before gpoing on to the next tune.
His versions of "Bill Bailey" & "Hello Dolly" are equally excellent. They don't sound like I remember them, they sound better.
Also, he is definitely the star here, but he allows his band mates to have their turn in the spotlight. It isn't all about him.
Knowing the history behind "All These People" makes it even more poignant. Another new fave song of mine.
I esp like the fast upbeat songs, but even slow numbers like "Careless Love" & "We make a Lot of Love" are excellent.
"Yes We Can" is another one I remembered well by the Pointer Sisters. The message is esp. timely today & I love his version of it.
To be honest, I didn't find a bad song on the entire CD & I think this is his best work yet.
Free Music Review: Connick does it right
Hit: 5 Stars
I absolutely would recommend this CD to any music lover. The song "Something You Got" is excellent. The song is not just sung in a ballad format but the mix of sound is fantastic and it is upbeat. Connick has found his own voice and is not the dubbed 'Frank-Sinatra-Singer' now, and Harry sings the array of music from the perspective of someone from New Orleans. In "Let Them Talk" Connick is letting the person listening know that no matter what, he loves 'her' with no conditions. 'Talk means nothing to the singer.'
"Careless Love" is a song I put on repeat often. It draws me to it and what the singer is saying. "All These People" could have been written as a maudlin song about the destruction of Katrina but instead the song moves the listener to catch the meaning with no shouting needed and with a gentleness that moves the heart.
The entire CD is outstanding and in my opinion is the best Connick work yet. Thanks Harry!!
A 5 out of 5.
Marjorie
Free Music Review: Bouncin' tribute!
Hit: 5 Stars
"Oh, My NOLA" is a tribute to the Crescent City by native Harry Connick Jr. He grew up playing with jazz greats in the small clubs on Burbon Street, and this album feels like it came from there. Every song sings and dances almost on its own, and jazz-lovers from long ago will remember hits like "Jambalaya (on the Bayou)," "Careless Love," "Won't You Come Home, Bill Bailey?" and "Lazy Bones" (with spectacular trombone playing by Lucien Barbarin.) My kids love this one, and we stop everything to sing together on "The Sheik of Araby." The title song, a Connick composition, says it all. This album is a tribute to the heritage of New Orleans, and to the musical tradition that is kept alive by recordings like these. Also check out "Chanson Du Vieux Carre," a jazz recording released at the same time.