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Harry Connick, Jr.
Harry Connick, Jr. at the New Orleans Jazz Fest 2007. Photo by Stephanie Schoyer
Harry Connick, Jr. at the New Orleans Jazz Fest 2007. Photo by Stephanie Schoyer
Background information
Birth name Joseph Harry Fowler Connick, Jr.
Born September 11, 1967 (1967-09-11) (age 40)
Origin New Orleans, Louisiana
Genre(s) Swing
Traditional pop
Big Band
Jazz-funk
Occupation(s) Singer
Pianist
Actor
composer
Instrument(s) Vocals and piano
Years active 1977 to present
Label(s) Adco Productions (1977-1979)

Columbia Records (1979-present)
Marsalis Music (2003-present)
Website HarryConnickJr.com

Joseph Harry Fowler Connick, Jr. Events 9 - The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ends 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. New Orleans (nʲuːˈɔrliənz nʲuːˈɔrlənz French: La Nouvelle-Orléans) is a major United States port city and the largest city in Louisiana The State of Louisiana ( or, État de Louisiane, pronounced) is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Swing music, also known as swing jazz, is a form of Jazz music that developed in the early 1930s and had solidified as a distinctive style by 1935 in the United Traditional pop or Classic pop or Standards music denotes in general Western (and particularly American popular music that either wholly predates the advent of A big band is a type of Musical ensemble associated with playing jazz music and which became popular during the Swing Era from the early 1930s until the late Jazz-funk is a sub-genre of Jazz music characterized by a strong Back beat ( Groove) electrified sounds and often the presence of the first electronic A pianist (/'piənɪst/ is a Musician who plays the Piano. A professional pianist can perform solo pieces play with an ensemble or Orchestra An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works A composer (literally meaning 'one who puts together' is a person who creates Music, usually in the medium of notation, for Interpretation and Performance A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified for the purpose of making Music. The piano is a Musical instrument played by means of a keyboard that produces sound by striking steel strings with Felt covered hammers In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music Columbia Records is an American Record label founded in 1888 Columbia is the oldest surviving Brand name in pre-recorded sound being the first record company Marsalis Music is a Cambridge Massachusetts -based Record label founded in 2002 by Saxophonist Branford Marsalis, one of the most celebrated Jazz (born September 11, 1967) is an American singer, pianist, composer, actor, and humanitarian. Events 9 - The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ends 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A listing of lists of Musicians. By genre The following are lists of musicians by style and genre. A pianist (/'piənɪst/ is a Musician who plays the Piano. A professional pianist can perform solo pieces play with an ensemble or Orchestra A composer (literally meaning 'one who puts together' is a person who creates Music, usually in the medium of notation, for Interpretation and Performance An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works Humanitarianism is an active belief in Humanism (the idea of the value of human life whereby Humans practice benevolent treatment and provide assistance to other humans 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. Jazz is an American Musical art form which originated in the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States Funk is an American musical style that originated in the mid- to late-1960s when African American musicians blended Soul music, Soul The Blues is a vocal and instrumental form of Music based on the use of the Blue notes It emerged as an accessible form of self-expression

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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. New Orleans (nʲuːˈɔrliənz nʲuːˈɔrlənz French: La Nouvelle-Orléans) is a major United States port city and the largest city in Louisiana The State of Louisiana ( or, État de Louisiane, pronounced) is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America The laws of Louisiana and the Supreme Court of Louisiana both have a rich history based in the colonial governments of France and Spain during the early Harry Fowler Connick Sr (born 1926 is a New Orleans Louisiana, Attorney who succeeded the controversial Jim Garrison as the District attorney A district attorney (DA is in some US jurisdictions the title of the local public official who represents the government in the prosecution of alleged criminals New Orleans (nʲuːˈɔrliənz nʲuːˈɔrlənz French: La Nouvelle-Orléans) is a major United States port city and the largest city in Louisiana Earling Carothers "Jim" Garrison ( November 20, 1921 - October 21, 1992) &mdash who changed his first name to Jim in the [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. The City of New York PLEASE TAKE NOTE************ Irish Catholics is a term used to describe people of Roman Catholic background who are Irish or of Irish descent. [3][4] Connick, Jr. has a sister, Suzanna. 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. New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, or NOCCA | Riverfront, is a professional arts training center for secondary school -age children Ellis Marsalis (born November 14, 1934, New Orleans LA) is an American Musician. James Carroll Booker III ( December 17, 1939 - November 8, 1983) was born in New Orleans,

Connick attended Jesuit High School and Isidore Newman School in New Orleans. Jesuit High School is an all-male Catholic High school in New Orleans, Louisiana. Isidore Newman School is a private nondenominational co-educational college preparatory school located on an 11 acre campus in the Uptown section of New Orleans New Orleans (nʲuːˈɔrliənz nʲuːˈɔrlənz French: La Nouvelle-Orléans) is a major United States port city and the largest city in Louisiana 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. The City of New York Hunter College High School|Hunter College Elementary School Hunter College of the City University of New York is a senior college of the City University of New York The Manhattan School of Music is a Music conservatory located in New York City that offers degrees on the bachelors, masters, and Columbia Records is an American Record label founded in 1888 Columbia is the oldest surviving Brand name in pre-recorded sound being the first record company His first record for the label, Harry Connick Jr., was a mainly instrumental album of standards. Harry Connick Jr is a self-titled instrumental album released in 1987 and it is Harry Connick Jr 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. If you're looking for Terminaator 's album look " 20 (Terminaator album "

When Harry Met Sally. . . — chart and movie success

With Connick's growing reputation, director Rob Reiner asked him to provide a soundtrack for his 1989 romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally..., starring Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal. A film director, or filmmaker, is a person who directs the making of a Film. Robert "Rob" Reiner (born March 6, 1947) is an American Actor, director, producer, Writer, and When Harry Met Sally is a 1989 Romantic comedy film written by Nora Ephron and directed by Rob Reiner. Margaret Mary Emily Anne Hyra (born November 19, 1961) professionally known as Meg Ryan, is a Golden Globe-nominated American film William Edward "Billy" Crystal (born March 14, 1948) is an American Golden Globe Award -nominated and Emmy Award -winning The soundtrack consisted of several standards, including "It Had to Be You", "Let's Call the Whole Thing Off" and "Don't Get Around Much Anymore", and achieved double-platinum status in the United States. "It Had to Be You" is a popular Song written by Isham Jones with lyrics by Gus Kahn, and was first published in 1924. He won his first Grammy for Best Jazz Male Vocal Performance for his work on the soundtrack. The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences

Connick made his screen debut in Memphis Belle (1990), about a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber crew in World War II. Memphis Belle is a 1990 film directed by Michael Caton-Jones and written by Monte Merrick, starring Matthew Modine and Eric WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout In that year, he began a two-year world tour. In addition, he released two albums in July 1990: the instrumental jazz trio album Lofty's Roach Souffle and a big-band album of mostly original songs titled We Are in Love, which also went double platinum. Lofty's Roach Soufflé is an Instrumental album by American artist Harry Connick Jr We Are in Love is an album by American artist Harry Connick Jr We Are in Love earned him his second consecutive Grammy for Best Jazz Male Vocal.

"Promise Me You'll Remember", his contribution to the Godfather III soundtrack, was nominated for both an Academy Award and a Golden Globe in 1991. "Promise Me You'll Remember (Love Theme From The Godfather Part III" is a song written for The Godfather Part III ( 1990) the third film in the Godfather The Godfather Part III is the Soundtrack from the movie of the same name, released in 1990 by Columbia, United States. "The Oscar" redirects here for the film see The Oscar (film. The Golden Globe Awards are American awards for motion pictures and Television programs given out each year during a formal dinner In a year of recognition, he was also nominated for an Emmy for Best Performance in a Variety Special for his PBS special Swingin' Out Live, which was also released as a video. The Public Broadcasting Service ( PBS) is a Non-profit Public broadcasting Television service with 354 member TV stations in the Swinging Out Live (1991 is a live performance VHS with Harry Connick Jr In October 1991, he released his third consecutive multi-platinum album, Blue Light, Red Light, on which he wrote and arranged the songs. Blue Light Red Light, a big band Album by American artist Harry Connick Jr In October 1991, he starred in Little Man Tate, directed by Jodie Foster, playing the friend of a child prodigy who goes to college. Little Man Tate is a 1991 Motion picture which tells the story of Fred Tate a 7-year-old Child prodigy who struggles to self-actualize Alicia Christian "Jodie" Foster (born November 19 1962 is a two-time Academy Award, BAFTA, and Golden Globe -award winning American List of child prodigies|Fictional child prodigies A child prodigy is a one who masters one or more skills or arts at an early age

Connick was arrested in 1992 and charged with having a 9mm pistol in his possession at JFK International Airport. John F Kennedy International Airport is an International airport located in Queens County on Long Island in southeastern New York City about 12 miles (19 After spending a day in jail, he agreed to make a public-service television commercial warning against breaking gun laws. The court agreed to drop all charges if Connick stayed out of trouble for six months.

In November 1992, Connick released 25, a solo piano collection of standards that again went platinum. 25 is an Album by Harry Connick Jr, released on November 24, 1992 (see 1992 in music) He also re-released the album Eleven. Connick contributed "A Wink and a Smile" to the Sleepless in Seattle soundtrack, released in 1993. Sleepless in Seattle is a 1993 American comedy-drama Film written and directed by Nora Ephron. His multi-platinum album of holiday songs, When My Heart Finds Christmas, was the best-selling Christmas album in 1993. When My Heart Finds Christmas is American artist Harry Connick Jr

Flirtation with funk in the mid-1990s

In 1994, Connick decided to branch out. He released She, an album of New Orleans funk that also went platinum. She is a Funk album by Harry Connick Jr recorded in 1994 accompanied by his newly-formed funk band Funk is an American musical style that originated in the mid- to late-1960s when African American musicians blended Soul music, Soul In addition, he released a song called "(I Could Only) Whisper Your Name" for the soundtrack of The Mask, starring Jim Carrey, which is his most successful single in the United States to date. The Mask originated as a Comic book series created by Mike Richardson and published by Dark Horse Comics. James Eugene Redmond "Jim" Carrey (born January 17 1962 is a Canadian-American Film actor and Comedian.

Connick took his funk music on a tour of the United Kingdom in 1994, an effort that did not please some of his fans, who were expecting a jazz crooner. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Connick also took his funk music to the People's Republic of China in 1995, playing at the Shanghai Center Theatre. Talk People's Republic of China) PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ARTICLE GUIDELINES The performance was televised live in China for what became known as the Shanghai Gumbo special. Shanghai ( 上[[wikt 海|海]] is the largest city in China in terms of population and one of the largest urban areas in the world with over 20 million Gumbo is a stew or soup originating in Louisiana, and found across the Gulf Coast of the United States and into the U In his third film Copycat, Connick played a killer. Copycat ( 1995) is an American Psychological thriller, starring Sigourney Weaver and Holly Hunter. Released in 1995, Copycat also starred Holly Hunter and Sigourney Weaver. Holly P Hunter (born 20 March 1958 is an Oscar -winning American actor best-known for films such as Raising Arizona, Broadcast News Sigourney Weaver (born October 8, 1949) is an Academy Award -nominated American actress, best known for her roles as Lt The following year, he released his second funk album, Star Turtle, which did not sell as well as previous albums, although it did reach No. } Star Turtle is a Funk album by Harry Connick Jr, released in 1996 38 on the charts. However, he appeared in the most successful movie of 1996, Independence Day, with Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum. Independence Day (also known by its promotional abbreviation ID4) is a 1996 Science fiction film about a hostile Alien invasion Jeffrey Lynn Goldblum (born October 22, 1952) is an Academy Award -nominated American actor

Back to basics: return to jazz, 1999—current

Harry Connick Jr at the Johnny Mercer Theather, Savannah, Georgia Feb 27, 2007
Harry Connick Jr at the Johnny Mercer Theather, Savannah, Georgia Feb 27, 2007

For his 1997 release To See You, Connick recorded original love songs, touring the United States and Europe with a full symphony orchestra backing him and his piano in each city. To See You is American artist Harry Connick Jr 's album of Love songs recorded with a Symphony orchestra, released in 1997 A symphony is a Musical composition, often extended and usually for Orchestra. As part of his tour, he played at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Oslo, Norway, with his final concert of that tour in Paris being recorded for a St. Valentine's Day special on PBS in 1998. Each year on the date of death of Alfred Nobel, December 10th the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony takes place in The City Hall of Oslo, Norway. (called Christiania from 1624 to 1878 and Kristiania from 1878 to 1924 is the Capital and largest city of Norway. Norway ( Norwegian: Norge ( Bokmål) or Noreg ( Nynorsk) officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Constitutional Paris (ˈpærɨs in English; in French) is the Capital of France and the country's largest city Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Day is a Holiday celebrated on February 14 The Public Broadcasting Service ( PBS) is a Non-profit Public broadcasting Television service with 354 member TV stations in the He also continued his film career, starring in Excess Baggage opposite Alicia Silverstone and Benicio del Toro in 1997. Excess Baggage is an American Comedy movie from 1997, directed by Marco Brambilla. Alicia Silverstone ( born October 4 1976 is an American Film and stage actress and former fashion model. Benicio Monserrate Rafael del Toro Sánchez (born February 19 1967 is a Puerto Rican Actor and Film producer.

In May 1998, he had his first leading role in director Forest Whitaker's Hope Floats, with Sandra Bullock as his female lead. Forest Steven Whitaker (born July 15 1961 is an American actor producer, and director. Hope Floats is an 1998 American romantic Drama film directed by Forest Whitaker, and starring Sandra Bullock Sandra Annette Bullock (born July 26 1964 is a Screen Actors Guild Award-winning and two-time Golden Globe Award-nominated American - German He released Come By Me, his first album of big band music in eight years in 1999, and embarked on a world tour visiting the United States, Europe, Japan and Australia. Come By Me is a big band album by American artist Harry Connick Jr A big band is a type of Musical ensemble associated with playing jazz music and which became popular during the Swing Era from the early 1930s until the late For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. In addition, he provided the voice of Dean McCoppin in the animated film The Iron Giant. The Iron Giant is a 1999 Animated Science fiction film produced by Warner Bros Connick wrote the score for Susan Stroman's Broadway musical Thou Shalt Not, based on Émile Zola's novel Thérèse Raquin, in 2000; it premiered in 2001. Susan Stroman (born October 17, 1954) is an American Broadway director, Choreographer, Film director, and Broadway theater, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 39 large professional theaters with 500 seats or more located Musical theatre is a form of Theatre combining Music, Songs spoken Dialogue and Dance. Thou Shalt Not is a musical based on Émile Zola 's novel Thérèse Raquin with music and lyrics by Harry Connick Jr Émile François Zola ( (2 April 1840 &ndash 29 September 1902 was an influential French Writer, the most important exemplar of the literary school of Thérèse Raquin is a Novel by Émile Zola, first published in 1867. His music and lyrics garnerned a Tony Award nomination. The Antoinette Perry Awards for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as the Tony Awards, recognize achievement in live American Theatre and are presented He was also the narrator of the film My Dog Skip, released in that year. My Dog Skip is a 2000 movie, directed by Jay Russell. It is based on the book My Dog Skip by Willie

In March 2001, Connick starred in a television production of South Pacific with Glenn Close, televised on the ABC network. Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific, is a Television production directed by Richard Pearce in 2001. Glenn Close (born March 19, 1947) is an American Singer and Actress of stage and screen, perhaps best known The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. He also starred in his twelfth movie, Mickey, featuring a screenplay by John Grisham that same year. Mickey is a 2004 American Baseball movie drama directed by Hugh Wilson, with Screenplay written by John Grisham In October 2001, he again released two albums: Songs I Heard, featuring big band reworkings of children's show themes, and 30, featuring Connick on piano with guest appearances by several other musical artists. Songs I Heard (2001 is an album by Harry Connick Jr, with his take on songs from movies he remembers watching as a child 30 is an album by American artist Harry Connick Jr. The album was recorded in 1998 when Connick was 30 years old but it was not released until 4 years Songs I Heard won Connick another Grammy for best traditional pop album and he toured performing songs from the album, holding matinees at which each parent had to be accompanied by a child. The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences

In 2002, he received US Patent #6,348,648 for a "system and method for coordinating music display among players in an orchestra. "[5] Connick appeared as Grace Adler's boyfriend (and later husband) Leo Markus on the NBC sitcom Will & Grace from 2002 to 2006. Grace Elizabeth Adler (born April 26 1967 is a Fictional character on the popular American Sitcom Will & Grace, portrayed by Debra Messing Dr Marvin "Leo" Markus is a Fictional character on the American Sitcom Will & Grace, portrayed by actor and singer The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Will & Grace is a popular Emmy Award -winning American television sitcom that was originally broadcast on NBC from 1998 to 2006 In July 2003, Connick released his first instrumental album in fifteen years, Other Hours Connick on Piano Volume 1. Other Hours: Connick On Piano Volume 1 is a Jazz instrumental album by American artist Harry Connick Jr It was released on Branford Marsalis's new label Marsalis Music and led to a short tour of nightclubs and small theaters. Branford Marsalis ( August 26, 1960, Breaux Bridge, Louisiana) is an American Saxophonist, Composer and Marsalis Music is a Cambridge Massachusetts -based Record label founded in 2002 by Saxophonist Branford Marsalis, one of the most celebrated Jazz

Connick appeared in the film Basic with John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson. Basic is a 2003 action/mystery Film directed by John McTiernan. Samuel Leroy Jackson (born December 21 1948 is an American Academy Award -nominated and BAFTA -winning actor In October 2003, he released his second Christmas album, Harry for the Holidays, which went gold and reached No. Harry for the Holidays is American artist Harry Connick Jr 's second Christmas album released in 2003 12 on the Billboard 200 album chart. The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard He also had a television special on NBC featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Nathan Lane, Marc Anthony and Kim Burrell. The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Whoopi Goldberg (born Caryn Elaine Johnson; November 13, 1955) is an American actress, comedienne, and television Joseph “Nathan” Lane (born February 3, 1956) is a two-time Tony and Emmy Award-winning American actor of the stage and screen Marco Antonio Muñiz (born September 16 1968 is an American singer/songwriter/actor of Puerto Rican descent popular in Latin America for his Salsa music Kimberly Burrell Wiley is an American gospel singer from Houston TX. Only You, his seventeenth album for Columbia Records, was released in February 2004. Only You is Harry Connick Jr 's 17th album from Columbia Records, released in February 2004 consisting of versions of songs from the 1920s to the 1960s A collection of 1950s and 1960s ballads, Only You, went Top Ten on both sides of the Atlantic and was certified gold in the United States in March 2004. The Only You tour with big band went on in America, Australia and a short trip to Asia. Harry for the Holidays was certified platinum in November 2004. A music DVD Harry Connick Jr. — "Only You" in Concert was released in March 2004, after it had first aired as a Great Performances special on PBS. The Public Broadcasting Service ( PBS) is a Non-profit Public broadcasting Television service with 354 member TV stations in the The special won him an Emmy for Outstanding Music Direction. The DVD received a Gold & Platinum Music Video — Long Form awards from the RIAA in November 2005.

An animated holiday special, The Happy Elf, aired on NBC in December 2005, with Connick as the composer, the narrator, and one of the executive producers. The Happy Elf is a 3D-animated family holiday special which first aired December 2 2005 on the NBC television network in the USA The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Shortly after, it was released on DVD. The holiday special was based on his original song The Happy Elf, from his 2003 album Harry for the Holidays. Harry for the Holidays is American artist Harry Connick Jr 's second Christmas album released in 2003 Another album from Marsalis Music was recorded in 2005, Occasion : Connick on Piano, Volume 2, a duo album with Harry Connick, Jr. Marsalis Music is a Cambridge Massachusetts -based Record label founded in 2002 by Saxophonist Branford Marsalis, one of the most celebrated Jazz Occasion: Connick on Piano Volume 2 is an Instrumental album recorded in 2005 presenting Harry Connick Jr on Piano and Branford Marsalis on piano together with Branford Marsalis on saxophone. Branford Marsalis ( August 26, 1960, Breaux Bridge, Louisiana) is an American Saxophonist, Composer and A music DVD, A Duo Occasion, was filmed at the Ottawa International Jazz Festival 2005 in Canada, and released in November 2005. A Duo Occasion is live performance DVD with Harry Connick Jr on Piano and Branford Marsalis on saxophone(s. The Ottawa International Jazz Festival is a multi-week festival of Jazz music featuring performers from all around the world

He appeared in another episode of NBC sitcom Will & Grace in November 2005, and appeared in additional three episodes in 2006. Will & Grace is a popular Emmy Award -winning American television sitcom that was originally broadcast on NBC from 1998 to 2006 Bug, a film directed by William Friedkin, is a psychological thriller filmed in 2005, starring Connick, Ashley Judd, and Michael Shannon. Bug is a 2006 American Film directed by William Friedkin, and starring Ashley Judd, Harry Connick Jr William Friedkin (born August 29 1935 in Chicago, Illinois) is an Academy Award-winning American movie and television director Ashley Judd (born April 19, 1968) is an American actress. She is perhaps best known for her leading roles in a series of late 1990s and early The film was released in 2007. He starred in the Broadway revival of The Pajama Game, produced by the Roundabout Theater Company, along with Michael McKean and Kelli O'Hara, at the American Airlines Theatre in 2006. The Pajama Game is a musical based on the novel 7-1/2 Cents by Richard Bissell. The Roundabout Theatre Company is the largest Non-profit theatre company based in New York City. Michael John McKean (born October 17 1947) is an American actor comedian composer and musician perhaps best known for his portrayal of Squiggy's friend Kelli O'Hara (born April 16, 1976) is an American actress, Singer, and Songwriter. The American Airlines Theatre is a Broadway theatre, located at 227 West 42nd Street, New York City. It ran from February 23 to June 17, 2006, including five benefit performances running from June 13 to June 17. Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable Events 1462 - Vlad III the Impaler attempts to assassinate Mehmed II ( The Night Attack) forcing him to retreat Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. A benefit concert is a Concert, show or gala featuring musicians comedians or other performers that is held for a charitable purpose often directed at a specific Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for Events 1462 - Vlad III the Impaler attempts to assassinate Mehmed II ( The Night Attack) forcing him to retreat The Pajama Game cast recording was nominated for a Grammy, after being released as part of Connick's double disc album Harry on Broadway, Act I. Harry on Broadway Act I, is a two-disc set recorded in 2006 The first disc contains the Cast recording from The Pajama Game (2006 and disc

He hosted the Weather Channel's mini series 100 Biggest Weather Moments which aired in 2007. He was part of the documentary Note by Note: The Making of Steinway L1037, released in November 2007. Note by Note The Making of Steinway L1037 is a documentary that follows the construction of a Steinway piano over a year from the search for wood in Alaska He sat in on piano on Bob French's 2007 album Marsalis Music Honors Series: Bob French. Bob French is an United States Jazz Drummer and a radio show host at WWOZ from New Orleans Louisiana. He appeared in the film P.S. I Love You, with Hilary Swank and Gerard Butler, released in December 2007. PS I Love You is a 2007 American romantic Drama film directed by Richard LaGravenese. Hilary Ann Swank (born July 30 1974 is an American Actress. Her Hollywood film career began with a small part in Buffy the Vampire Slayer Gerard James Butler (born November 13, 1969) is a Scottish Actor perhaps best known for his portrayal of King Leonidas in A third album in the Connick on Piano series, Chanson du Vieux Carré was released in 2007, and Connick has received two Grammy nominations for the track "Ash Wednesday", for the upcoming Grammy awards in 2008. Chanson du Vieux Carré: Connick On Piano Volume 3 (2007 is Harry Connick Jr Chanson du Vieux Carré was released simultaneously with the album Oh, My NOLA. Oh My NOLA is an album from Harry Connick Jr, with his Big band. Connick toured North America and Europe in 2007, and will be touring Asia and Australia in 2008, as part of his My New Orleans Tour. The My New Orleans Tour was a 2007 Concert tour by American singer pianist and actor Harry Connick Jr The film Chilled in Miami is set to begin filming in January 2008, co-starring Connick and Renée Zellweger. Chilled in Miami is an upcoming American Romantic comedy film, directed by Jonas Elmer, starring Renée Zellweger and Harry Renée Kathleen Zellweger (born April 25, 1969) is an Academy Award - BAFTA - SAG Award - and Golden Globe -winning Connick did the arrangements for, wrote a couple of songs, and sings a duet on Kelli O'Hara's new album, set to be released in May 2008. In Music, an arrangement refers either to a rewriting of a piece of existing Music with additional new material or to a fleshing-out of a compositional sketch such Kelli O'Hara (born April 16, 1976) is an American actress, Singer, and Songwriter. [6]

Involvement for Hurricane Katrina Victims

On September 2, 2005, Harry Connick, Jr. Events 44 BC - Pharaoh Cleopatra VII of Egypt declares her son co-ruler as Ptolemy XV Caesarion. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. helped to organize, and appeared in, the NBC-sponsored live telethon concert, A Concert for Hurricane Relief, for relief in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's A Concert for Hurricane Relief was an hour-long celebrity-driven benefit concert broadcasted live Hurricane Katrina of the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season was the costliest hurricane, as well as one of the five deadliest in the history of the United States As a native son of New Orleans, he spent several days touring the city, to draw attention to the plight of citizens stranded at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and other places. The New Orleans Morial Convention Center (formerly the Ernest N At the concert he paired with host Matt Lauer (Today Show), and entertainers including Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Kanye West, Mike Myers, and John Goodman. Matthew Todd Lauer ( December 30, 1957) is an American television personality best known as the host of NBC 's The Today Show Today, also referred to as The Today Show, is an American morning news and talk show airing weekday mornings on NBC. Samuel Timothy "Tim" McGraw (born May 1, 1967) is an American country Singer and actor Audrey Faith McGraw, known professionally as Faith Hill (born September 21 1967 is an American country singer known both for her commercial success Kanye Omari West (ˈkɑnjɛj born June 8 1977 is a ten-time Grammy Award -winning American Rapper, Record producer and Singer. Michael John "Mike" Myers (born May 25, 1963) is a Canadian Actor, Comedian, Screenwriter and Film producer John Stephen Goodman (born June 20 1952 is a Golden Globe - and Emmy -winning American Actor.

On September 6, 2005, Connick was made honorary chair of Habitat for Humanity’s “Operation Home Delivery,” a long-term rebuilding plan for families victimized by Hurricane Katrina in the Big Easy and along the Gulf Coast of new orleans. Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Habitat For Humanity International ( HFHI) (generally referred to as Habitat for Humanity or simply Habitat) is an international Ecumenical Habitat For Humanity International ( HFHI) (generally referred to as Habitat for Humanity or simply Habitat) is an international Ecumenical New Orleans (nʲuːˈɔrliənz nʲuːˈɔrlənz French: La Nouvelle-Orléans) is a major United States port city and the largest city in Louisiana The Gulf Coast region of the United States comprises the coasts of states which border the Gulf of Mexico.

Main article: Musicians' Village

Connick and Branford Marsalis devised an initiative to help restore New Orleans's musical heritage. Musicians' Village ( New Orleans Louisiana) is a new neighborhood built around a music center where musicians can teach and perform Branford Marsalis ( August 26, 1960, Breaux Bridge, Louisiana) is an American Saxophonist, Composer and New Orleans (nʲuːˈɔrliənz nʲuːˈɔrlənz French: La Nouvelle-Orléans) is a major United States port city and the largest city in Louisiana Cultural heritage ("national heritage" or just "heritage" is the legacy of physical artifacts and intangible attributes of a group or Society Habitat for Humanity and New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity, working with Connick and Branford Marsalis announced December 6, 2005, plans for a Musicians' Village in New Orleans. Habitat For Humanity International ( HFHI) (generally referred to as Habitat for Humanity or simply Habitat) is an international Ecumenical Events 1060 - Béla I of Hungary is crowned king of Hungary 1240 - Mongol invasion of Rus: Kiev Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Musicians' Village ( New Orleans Louisiana) is a new neighborhood built around a music center where musicians can teach and perform The Musicians' Village will include Habitat-constructed homes, with an Ellis Marsalis Center for Music, as the area's centerpiece. The Habitat-built homes will provide musicians and anyone else who qualifies the opportunity to buy decent, affordable housing. A musician is a person who plays or writes Music. Musicians can be classified by their roles in creating or performing music An instrumentalist plays a

Personal life

On April 16, 1994, Connick, Jr. Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) married model Jill Goodacre, originally from Texas, at the St. Louis Cathedral, New Orleans, Louisiana. Jill Goodacre Connick (born March 29, 1965 in Lubbock, Texas) is an American actress and former model. Texas ( is a state geographically located in the South Central United States and is also known as the Lone Star State. Saint Louis Cathedral ( French: Cathédrale Saint-Louis) also known as the Basilica of St The State of Louisiana ( or, État de Louisiane, pronounced) is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America They have three daughters: Georgia Tatom (born April 17, 1996), Sarah Kate (September 12, 1997), and Charlotte (born June 26, 2002). Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. The family currently resides in Connecticut. Connecticut ( is a state located in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America.

He is a founder of the Krewe of Orpheus, a music-based New Orleans krewe, taking its name from Orpheus of classical mythology. The Krewe of Orpheus (1993 is a relatively recent New Orleans Mardi Gras super Krewe which puts on one of the largest Parades in the famous Carnival A Krewe (pronounced in the same way as "crew" is an organization that puts on a Parade and or a ball for the Carnival season Orpheus ( Greek: Ὀρφεύς ˈɔrfiəs ( OHR-fee-uhs) or /ˈɔrfjuːs/ ( OHR'-fews) in English is a figure from Greek mythology born in The Krewe of Orpheus parades on St. Charles Avenue and Canal Street in New Orleans on Lundi Gras (Fat Monday) — the day before Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday). New Orleans (nʲuːˈɔrliənz nʲuːˈɔrlənz French: La Nouvelle-Orléans) is a major United States port city and the largest city in Louisiana " Mardi Gras " ( French for Fat Tuesday) is the day before Ash Wednesday.

Discography

Albums

U. S. certification information is from Recording Industry Association of America,[7] chart positions are from All Music Guide[8] and Billboard. allmusic (previously All Music Guide) is a Metadata database about music owned by All Media Guide. See Billboard (Turkish magazine Billboard is a weekly American Magazine devoted to the Music industry [9]

Year Album information Additional information
2007 Oh, My NOLA
2007 Chanson du Vieux Carre : Connick On Piano, Volume 3
2006 Harry on Broadway, Act I
  • Release Date: May 9, 2006
  • Genre: Cast album
  • Label: Sony
  • Chart Positions: #1 US Cast Album, #97 US
  • RIAA certification: -
  • Double disc: "The Pajama Game" cast recording (CD1)/ "Songs from Thou Shalt Not" with Kelli O'Hara and Harry Connick, Jr. Oh My NOLA is an album from Harry Connick Jr, with his Big band. Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. A big band is a type of Musical ensemble associated with playing jazz music and which became popular during the Swing Era from the early 1930s until the late In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of Albums and singles sold through retail and The My New Orleans Tour was a 2007 Concert tour by American singer pianist and actor Harry Connick Jr Chanson du Vieux Carré: Connick On Piano Volume 3 (2007 is Harry Connick Jr Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. A big band is a type of Musical ensemble associated with playing jazz music and which became popular during the Swing Era from the early 1930s until the late Marsalis Music is a Cambridge Massachusetts -based Record label founded in 2002 by Saxophonist Branford Marsalis, one of the most celebrated Jazz In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of Albums and singles sold through retail and An instrumental is a Musical composition or recording without Lyrics or any other sort of Vocal music; all of the Music is produced by Leroy Jones is a Jazz Trumpeter from New Orleans Louisiana. Born February 20, 1958, Jones began playing trumpet at the age of ten Lucien Barbarin is an American Trombone player born July 17 1956 in New Orleans Louisiana. The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences The Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition has been awarded since 1960 The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences The Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Arrangement has been awarded since 1963 Harry on Broadway Act I, is a two-disc set recorded in 2006 The first disc contains the Cast recording from The Pajama Game (2006 and disc Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. A cast recording is a recording of a musical that is intended to document the songs as they were performed in the show and experienced by the audience In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of Albums and singles sold through retail and A double album is an audio Album which spans two units of the primary medium in which it is sold (especially records and Compact Discs. The Pajama Game is a musical based on the novel 7-1/2 Cents by Richard Bissell. Kelli O'Hara (born April 16, 1976) is an American actress, Singer, and Songwriter. (CD2)
2005 Occasion : Connick on Piano, Volume 2
2004 Only You
2003 Harry for the Holidays
2003 Other Hours : Connick on Piano, Volume 1
2002 Thou Shalt Not
  • Release Date: June 18, 2002
  • Genre: Cast album
  • Label: Papa's-June Music
  • Chart Positions: -
  • RIAA certification: -
  • Original Broadway Cast Recording, Music & lyrics by Harry Connick, Jr. The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences The Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album has been awarded since 1959. Occasion: Connick on Piano Volume 2 is an Instrumental album recorded in 2005 presenting Harry Connick Jr on Piano and Branford Marsalis Events 1276 - While taking exile in Fuzhou in southern China, away from the advancing Mongol invaders, the remnants of the Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Jazz is an American Musical art form which originated in the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States A duet is a Musical composition or piece for two Performers In Classical music the term is most often used for a composition for two singers Marsalis Music is a Cambridge Massachusetts -based Record label founded in 2002 by Saxophonist Branford Marsalis, one of the most celebrated Jazz In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of Albums and singles sold through retail and An instrumental is a Musical composition or recording without Lyrics or any other sort of Vocal music; all of the Music is produced by Only You is Harry Connick Jr 's 17th album from Columbia Records, released in February 2004 consisting of versions of songs from the 1920s to the 1960s Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Pop music as a genre features a noticeable rhythmic element catchy melodies and hooks, a mainstream style and conventional structure A ballad is a Poem usually set to Music; thus it often is a story told in a Song. In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of Albums and singles sold through retail and The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences The Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album has been awarded since 1992 Harry for the Holidays is American artist Harry Connick Jr 's second Christmas album released in 2003 Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. A big band is a type of Musical ensemble associated with playing jazz music and which became popular during the Swing Era from the early 1930s until the late An orchestra is an instrumental ensemble, usually fairly large with string brass woodwind sections and possibly a percussion section as well In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of Albums and singles sold through retail and Other Hours: Connick On Piano Volume 1 is a Jazz instrumental album by American artist Harry Connick Jr Events 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Jazz is an American Musical art form which originated in the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States Marsalis Music is a Cambridge Massachusetts -based Record label founded in 2002 by Saxophonist Branford Marsalis, one of the most celebrated Jazz In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of Albums and singles sold through retail and An instrumental is a Musical composition or recording without Lyrics or any other sort of Vocal music; all of the Music is produced by Thou Shalt Not is a musical based on Émile Zola 's novel Thérèse Raquin with music and lyrics by Harry Connick Jr Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. A cast recording is a recording of a musical that is intended to document the songs as they were performed in the show and experienced by the audience In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of Albums and singles sold through retail and (who does not sing on this album)
2001 Songs I Heard
2001 30
1999 Come by Me
1997 To See You
1996 Star Turtle
1994 She
1993 When My Heart Finds Christmas
1992 25
1991 Blue Light, Red Light
1990 Lofty's Roach Souffle
  • 1991 Grammy nomination:
    Best Instrumental Composition
    - "One Last Pitch (Take 2)" — Harry Connick, Jr. The Antoinette Perry Awards for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as the Tony Awards, recognize achievement in live American Theatre and are presented The Tony Award for Best Original Score is the Tony Award given to the Composers and Lyricists of the best original score written for a musical Songs I Heard (2001 is an album by Harry Connick Jr, with his take on songs from movies he remembers watching as a child Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. A big band is a type of Musical ensemble associated with playing jazz music and which became popular during the Swing Era from the early 1930s until the late An orchestra is an instrumental ensemble, usually fairly large with string brass woodwind sections and possibly a percussion section as well In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of Albums and singles sold through retail and The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences The Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album has been awarded since 1992 30 is an album by American artist Harry Connick Jr. The album was recorded in 1998 when Connick was 30 years old but it was not released until 4 years Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. The piano is a Musical instrument played by means of a keyboard that produces sound by striking steel strings with Felt covered hammers In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of Albums and singles sold through retail and Come By Me is a big band album by American artist Harry Connick Jr Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) A big band is a type of Musical ensemble associated with playing jazz music and which became popular during the Swing Era from the early 1930s until the late In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of Albums and singles sold through retail and The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences The Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album has been awarded since 1992 To See You is American artist Harry Connick Jr 's album of Love songs recorded with a Symphony orchestra, released in 1997 Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar A ballad is a Poem usually set to Music; thus it often is a story told in a Song. In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of Albums and singles sold through retail and } Star Turtle is a Funk album by Harry Connick Jr, released in 1996 Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Funk is an American musical style that originated in the mid- to late-1960s when African American musicians blended Soul music, Soul In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of Albums and singles sold through retail and She is a Funk album by Harry Connick Jr recorded in 1994 accompanied by his newly-formed funk band Events 1191 - Saladin 's garrison surrenders ending the two-year Siege of Acre. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) Funk is an American musical style that originated in the mid- to late-1960s when African American musicians blended Soul music, Soul In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of Albums and singles sold through retail and When My Heart Finds Christmas is American artist Harry Connick Jr Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) A big band is a type of Musical ensemble associated with playing jazz music and which became popular during the Swing Era from the early 1930s until the late An orchestra is an instrumental ensemble, usually fairly large with string brass woodwind sections and possibly a percussion section as well In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of Albums and singles sold through retail and 25 is an Album by Harry Connick Jr, released on November 24, 1992 (see 1992 in music) Events 380 - Theodosius I makes his adventus, or formal Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) The piano is a Musical instrument played by means of a keyboard that produces sound by striking steel strings with Felt covered hammers In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of Albums and singles sold through retail and Blue Light Red Light, a big band Album by American artist Harry Connick Jr Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. A big band is a type of Musical ensemble associated with playing jazz music and which became popular during the Swing Era from the early 1930s until the late In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of Albums and singles sold through retail and The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences The Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album has been awarded since 1992 The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences The Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s has been awarded since 1963. Lofty's Roach Soufflé is an Instrumental album by American artist Harry Connick Jr Events 324 - Battle of Adrianople Constantine I defeats Licinius, who flees to Byzantium. Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) Jazz is an American Musical art form which originated in the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of Albums and singles sold through retail and An instrumental is a Musical composition or recording without Lyrics or any other sort of Vocal music; all of the Music is produced by The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences The Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition has been awarded since 1960 & Joe Livingston
1990 We Are in Love
  • 1991 Grammy winner:
    Best Jazz Vocal Performance by a Male
  • 1991 Grammy nomination:
    Best Instrumental Arrangement w/ Vocals
    - "Recipe For Love" — Harry Connick, Jr. We Are in Love is an album by American artist Harry Connick Jr Events 324 - Battle of Adrianople Constantine I defeats Licinius, who flees to Byzantium. Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) A big band is a type of Musical ensemble associated with playing jazz music and which became popular during the Swing Era from the early 1930s until the late An orchestra is an instrumental ensemble, usually fairly large with string brass woodwind sections and possibly a percussion section as well In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of Albums and singles sold through retail and The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences The Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Performance Male was presented from 1981 to 1991 The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences The Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s has been awarded since 1963. & Mark Shaiman
1989 When Harry Met Sally...
1988 20
1987 Harry Connick Jr.
1979 11
1977 Dixieland Plus

Soundtrack appearances

Various

Filmography

Year Film information Role
TBA Chilled in Miami
  • Ted Mitchell
2008 Living Proof
  • Release Date: October 2008
  • Genre: documentary film
  • Distributed by: Lifetime
  • Dr. Chilled in Miami is an upcoming American Romantic comedy film, directed by Jonas Elmer, starring Renée Zellweger and Harry Universal Studios (sometimes called Universal Pictures or Universal City Studios) a subsidiary of NBC Universal, is a major Global American Living Proof is an upcoming 2008 Television movie, directed by Dan Ireland, starring Harry Connick Jr 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Denny Slamon
2007 P.S. I Love You
  • Daniel Connelly
2007 Bug
  • Jerry Goss
2005 The Happy Elf
  • Lil' Farley (narrator)
2004 Mickey
  • Glen Ryan (Tripp Spence)
2003 Basic
  • Pete Vilmer
2001 Life Without Dick
  • Daniel Gallagher
2001 The Simian Line
  • Release Date: November 16, 2001
  • Genre: drama
  • Distributed by: Gabriel Film Group
  • Rick
2001 South Pacific
  • Lt. PS I Love You is a 2007 American romantic Drama film directed by Richard LaGravenese. Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Warner Bros Entertainment Inc (or Warner Bros, Warner Bros Pictures) is one of the world's largest producers of Film and Bug is a 2006 American Film directed by William Friedkin, and starring Ashley Judd, Harry Connick Jr Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Psychological thriller is a specific sub-genre of the wide-ranging thriller genre Lionsgate redirects here For other meanings see Lions' Gate (disambiguation‎. The Happy Elf is a 3D-animated family holiday special which first aired December 2 2005 on the NBC television network in the USA Events 1409 - The University of Leipzig opens 1755 - The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Starz Media (formerly IDT Entertainment) is the Motion picture, Animation, Television, and Home video division of Starz The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Mickey is a 2004 American Baseball movie drama directed by Hugh Wilson, with Screenplay written by John Grisham Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " This list of sports films is a compilation of Films in the genre covering Sports activities Anchor Bay Entertainment is a home entertainment company and a division of Starz Media, which is a unit of Starz LLC. Basic is a 2003 action/mystery Film directed by John McTiernan. Events 37 - Roman Emperor Caligula accepts the titles of the Principate, entitled to him by the Senate. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. }} Columbia Pictures Industries Inc is an American Film production and distribution company Life Without Dick is a romantic Dark comedy, released in 2002. }} Columbia Pictures Industries Inc is an American Film production and distribution company The Simian Line is an American Improvisational film released in NY / LA in 2001 Events 534 - A second and final revision of the Codex Justinianus is published Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific, is a Television production directed by Richard Pearce in 2001. Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Buena Vista was a Brand name frequently used for divisions of The Walt Disney Company, whose primary studios and offices are located on Buena Vista Street in The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. Joseph Cable
2000 My Dog Skip
  • Release Date: 2000
  • Genre: drama
  • Distributed by: Warner Bros.
  • Narrator
1999 Wayward Son
  • Release Date:
  • Genre: drama
  • Distributed by:
  • Jesse Banks Rhodes
1999 The Iron Giant
  • Release Date: 1999
  • Genre: animated science fiction
  • Distributed by: Warner Bros.
  • Dean McCoppin
1998 Hope Floats
  • Justin Matisse
1997 Excess Baggage
  • Greg Kistler
1996 Independence Day
  • Captain Jimmy Wilder
1995 Copycat
  • Daryll Lee Cullum
1991 Little Man Tate
  • Eddie
1990 Memphis Belle
  • Sgt. My Dog Skip is a 2000 movie, directed by Jay Russell. It is based on the book My Dog Skip by Willie Warner Bros Entertainment Inc (or Warner Bros, Warner Bros Pictures) is one of the world's largest producers of Film and Wayward Son ( 1999) is an American Film Drama about justice and redemption in rural Georgia during The Great Depression The Iron Giant is a 1999 Animated Science fiction film produced by Warner Bros Warner Bros Entertainment Inc (or Warner Bros, Warner Bros Pictures) is one of the world's largest producers of Film and Hope Floats is an 1998 American romantic Drama film directed by Forest Whitaker, and starring Sandra Bullock Excess Baggage is an American Comedy movie from 1997, directed by Marco Brambilla. Events 708 - Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708) Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar }} Columbia Pictures Industries Inc is an American Film production and distribution company Independence Day (also known by its promotional abbreviation ID4) is a 1996 Science fiction film about a hostile Alien invasion Events 324 - Battle of Adrianople Constantine I defeats Licinius, who flees to Byzantium. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Copycat ( 1995) is an American Psychological thriller, starring Sigourney Weaver and Holly Hunter. Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 Warner Bros Entertainment Inc (or Warner Bros, Warner Bros Pictures) is one of the world's largest producers of Film and Little Man Tate is a 1991 Motion picture which tells the story of Fred Tate a 7-year-old Child prodigy who struggles to self-actualize Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. Orion Pictures Corporation was an American company that produced movies from 1978 until 1998 Memphis Belle is a 1990 film directed by Michael Caton-Jones and written by Monte Merrick, starring Matthew Modine and Eric Events 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon. Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) Warner Bros Entertainment Inc (or Warner Bros, Warner Bros Pictures) is one of the world's largest producers of Film and Clay Busby

Various

Videography

Broadway

Further reading

References

  1. ^ Internet Broadway Database: Harry Connick, Jr. Credits on Broadway. Internet Broadway Database. The Internet Broadway Database ( IBDB) is an online Database of Broadway theatre productions and their personnel Retrieved on 2007-07-02. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival
  2. ^ Harry Connick, Jr. Biography (1967-)
  3. ^ Feher, Heather. "HARRY CONNICK JR. TO BE GRACE'S NEW BOYFRIEND", Zap2it, 2002-09-26. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a Retrieved on 2007-12-24. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 563 - The Byzantine church Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is dedicated for the second time after being destroyed by Earthquakes  
  4. ^ Stephanie Mansfield, "Deconstructing Harry", Vogue, April 1998: 211, 214, 216; online posting, connick. Vogue is a Fashion and lifestyle Magazine published in eighteen countries by Condé Nast Publications. com, accessed July 17, 2007
  5. ^ System and method for coordinating music display among players in an orchestra. Events 180 - Twelve inhabitants of Scillium in North Africa are executed for being Christians Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  6. ^ Kelli O'Hara gets ready to ring in the holidays and prepares for a busy new year; Neal Huff engages in some Trumpery; and Jenn Gambatese enlivens Is He Dead?Feature on TheaterMania.com
  7. ^ http://www.riaa.com/gp/database/default.asp
  8. ^ allmusic
  9. ^ Billboard.biz - Music Business - Billboard Charts - Album Sales - Concert Tours
  10. ^ playbill article, May 5, 2008, Connick, Jr. to Return to Broadway in Nice Work If You Can Get It; Marshall at Helm Retrieved 5-6-2008

External links

Awards
Preceded by
Bill Conti
for 75th Annual Academy Awards		 Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Direction
2004
for Only You: In Concert		 Succeeded by
Michael Kosarin
for A Christmas Carol
Preceded by
Joni Mitchell
for Both Sides Now		 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
2002
for Songs I Heard		 Succeeded by
Tony Bennett
for Bennett Sings Ellington: Hot & Cool
Preceded by
Harry Connick, Jr. Bill Conti (born April 13 1942 in Providence Rhode Island) is an Italian American film music composer who is frequently the conductor at the Academy Awards The 75th Academy Awards, honoring the best in film for 2002, were held on March 23 2003, at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood California The Primetime Emmy Awards are awards presented by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in recognition of excellence in American Primetime Television Only You is Harry Connick Jr 's 17th album from Columbia Records, released in February 2004 consisting of versions of songs from the 1920s to the 1960s A Christmas Carol, also known as A Christmas Carol The Musical, is a 2004 Television movie based on a 1994 stage musical Joni Mitchell, CC (born Roberta Joan Anderson on November 7 1943) is a Canadian Musician, Songwriter, and Both Sides Now is an Album by Joni Mitchell, released in 2000 The Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album has been awarded since 1992 Songs I Heard (2001 is an album by Harry Connick Jr, with his take on songs from movies he remembers watching as a child Tony Bennett (born Anthony Dominick Benedetto; August 3 1926) is an American Singer of popular music, standards Bennett Sings Ellington Hot & Cool is an Album by Tony Bennett, released in 1999 to commemorate the centenary of Duke Ellington 's birth
for When Harry Met Sally...		 Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Male
1991
for We Are In Love		 Succeeded by
Take 6
for He Is Christmas
Preceded by
Bobby McFerrin
for Brothers		 Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Male
1990
for When Harry Met Sally...		 Succeeded by
Harry Connick, Jr. When Harry Met Sally is a 1989 Romantic comedy film written by Nora Ephron and directed by Rob Reiner. The Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Performance Male was presented from 1981 to 1991 We Are in Love is an album by American artist Harry Connick Jr Take 6 is an influential American A cappella Gospel music Sextet formed in 1980 on the campus of Oakwood College in Robert "Bobby" McFerrin Jr (born in Manhattan, New York, on March 11, 1950) is a ten-time Grammy Award -winning Jazz The Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Performance Male was presented from 1981 to 1991 When Harry Met Sally is a 1989 Romantic comedy film written by Nora Ephron and directed by Rob Reiner.
for We Are In Love
We Are in Love is an album by American artist Harry Connick Jr
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