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Harry Connick, Jr. - What A Night! Christmas Album - 2008

Vocal Jazz, Christmas Swing, Easy Listening

With his silken, suave, self-assured vocals recalling a cross between Nat "King" Cole and Frank Sinatra, Harry Connick Jr. has a natural voice for celebrating Christmastime. So it's no surprise that with the 2008 holiday season in full swing, Connick returns with his third holiday record, the sprightly WHAT A NIGHT! A CHRISTMAS ALBUM. As it is with his non-Yuletide LPs, WHAT A NIGHT! is a medley of his nimble, elegant takes on time-tested classics and disarming originals. The set opens on Connick's vibrant re-envisioning of "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year," heavy on exotic percussion and redolent of his New Orleans roots, yet based in its original impassioned swing. The title track, a ballad penned by Connick, shimmers with open-fire-roasted chestnuts warmth and collective cheer. Perhaps the most beguiling moment is his gentle, unadorned, unearthly version of the melancholy "I'll Be Home For Christmas," a unique yet unassuming take on the well-traveled tune.

Arranger: Harry Connick Jr.

Personnel: Harry Connick Jr. (vocals, piano); Lucien Barbarin (vocals, trombone); Neal Caine (vocals, bass instrument); Kate Connick, Kim Burrell (vocals); Jonathan DuBose Jr. (guitar); Charles "Ned" Goold (alto saxophone); Jerry Weldon (tenor saxophone); Dave Schumacher (baritone saxophone); Joe Magnarelli, Tony Kadleck, Roger Ingram (trumpet); Jeff Bush, Dion Tucker (trombone); Joe Barati (bass trombone); Arthur Latin (drums, percussion); James Hall & Worship & Praise (background vocals).

With his silken, suave, self-assured vocals recalling a cross between Nat "King" Cole and Frank Sinatra, Harry Connick Jr. has a natural voice for celebrating Christmastime. So it's no surprise that with the 2008 holiday season in full swing, Connick returns with his third holiday record, the sprightly WHAT A NIGHT! A CHRISTMAS ALBUM. As it is with his non-Yuletide LPs, WHAT A NIGHT! is a medley of his nimble, elegant takes on time-tested classics and disarming originals. The set opens on Connick's vibrant re-envisioning of "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year," heavy on exotic percussion and redolent of his New Orleans roots, yet based in its original impassioned swing. The title track, a ballad penned by Connick, shimmers with open-fire-roasted chestnuts warmth and collective cheer. Perhaps the most beguiling moment is his gentle, unadorned, unearthly version of the melancholy "I'll Be Home For Christmas," a unique yet unassuming take on the well-traveled tune.

Arranger: Harry Connick Jr.

Personnel: Harry Connick Jr. (vocals, piano); Lucien Barbarin (vocals, trombone); Neal Caine (vocals, bass instrument); Kate Connick, Kim Burrell (vocals); Jonathan DuBose Jr. (guitar); Charles "Ned" Goold (alto saxophone); Jerry Weldon (tenor saxophone); Dave Schumacher (baritone saxophone); Joe Magnarelli, Tony Kadleck, Roger Ingram (trumpet); Jeff Bush, Dion Tucker (trombone); Joe Barati (bass trombone); Arthur Latin (drums, percussion); James Hall & Worship & Praise (background vocals).

TRACKLIST

01 - It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year 03:29

02 - What A Night! 03:25

03 - Christmas Day 03:24

04 - Have A Holly Jolly Christmas 04:05

05 - Please Come Home For Christmas 04:27

06 - O Come All Ye Faithful 04:16

07 - Dance Of The Sugarplum Fairies 02:47

08 - Let There Be Peace On Earth 03:31

09 - Winter Wonderland 03:50

10 - It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas 03:30

11 - Santarrific 03:59

12 - Jingle Bells 05:29

13 - Zat You Santa Claus 03:41

14 - We Three Kings 04:46

15 - Song For The Hopeful 04:35

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