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About Harry Connick, Jr.
Hometown
New Orleans, LA, United States
Born
September 11, 1967
Genre
Jazz
The multitalented Harry Connick, Jr.—who has won fame as a jazz singer, pianist, band leader, composer, actor, and television host—has sold more than 28 million records worldwide.
∙ A piano prodigy, Connick began playing at age three, and at age nine he performed Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3, Opus 37 with the New Orleans Symphony Orchestra.
∙ While still a teen, he was schooled by two New Orleans keyboard legends—informally by stride-style superstar James Booker and more formally by the legendary Ellis Marsalis.
∙ He has won 3 Grammy Awards, including two in consecutive years for Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Male.
∙ In 2005, in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, Connick organized A Concert for Hurricane Relief, a network television benefit that generated more than $50 million in donations.
∙ Connick received a Tony Award nomination in 2006 for his role in the revival of The Pajama Game.
∙ As of 2020, 14 of his albums have topped the Billboard Jazz Chart—a record for jazz musicians.
Harry Connick, Jr. has also released music as a member of Harry Connick, Jr. Trio.
Musical InfluencesHarry Connick, Jr.'s musical influences include Chet Baker, Bette Midler, Frank Sinatra and more.
Influenced by Harry Connick, Jr.Harry Connick, Jr. has influenced the music of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Jane Monheit, Cherry Poppin' Daddies and more.
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