
Live Nation welcomes Harry Connick, Jr. to Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall on Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.
Harry Connick, Jr.'s career has been studded with awards and recognition, including several multi-platinum and gold albums, Grammy and Emmy awards, a starring role in a Tony-winning Broadway musical and much more. A true American icon, there are few artists of Harry's stature, and fewer still with such a comprehensive span of the entire realm of entertainment.
Harry's most recent project, the CD Your Songs, was released in 2009. It marks the first time in which he has teamed with an outside producer, the legendary Clive Davis, and features his arrangements for big band and string orchestra of 14 contemporary standards identified with a range of iconic artists including Elvis Presley, Elton John, Frank Sinatra and the Beatles. Lifelong friends Branford and Wynton Marsalis and bluegrass guitar virtuoso Bryan Sutton make guest appearances. While reflecting Davis' strong pop sensibilities, the album also charts Harry's evolution as both an imaginative musician and a singer capable of putting his own stamp on classic material.
In the world of contemporary entertainment, Harry Connick, Jr. exercises a creative energy that is undeniably unique. Despite the stunning pace of his work and the extent of his accomplishments, Harry is still finding new ways to express himself artistically. "Right now, I'm just taking my time to keep learning my craft," he says.
His accomplishments speak for themselves: album sales of over 25 million; endless accolades in the music, film, television, and theater worlds; and a growing profile as a responsive public citizen who is making a significant difference. There simply is no stopping the marvel that is Harry Connick, Jr.
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