Harry Connick, Jr. News

Habitat for Humanity Dedicates 100th Home in 9th Ward's Musicians' Village

Alexis Stodghill, Black Voices

Another positive event that took place on the Katrina anniversary was the dedication of the 100th house completed in the Musicians’ Village. The brain child of jazz artists Harry Connick, Jr. and Branford Marsalis, this settlement mixes homes for purchase with some rental units to serve the special economic needs of those who express the soul of New Orleans through sound. These music stars have partnered with Habitat for Humanity to create this oasis to help fellow artists return to their beloved home and thrive. Read more »

Submitted by canary on August 29th, 2009 — 11:00pm

Harry Connick, Jr. Chanson du Vieux Carré

As a Sinatra-molded swinger, Harry Connick, Jr. may have had some of his thunder stolen by young star Michael Buble. But with his raved-about performance on Broadway in Pajama Game and his continuing development as a jazz pianist, he’s doing quite nicely, thank you. Chanson du Vieux Carre is one of two new simultaneously released big band tributes to his hometown of New Orleans by him. Read more »

Submitted by canary on November 9th, 2008 — 12:00am

Harry For the Holidays…Find out what's new for Harry this holiday season on disc, on stage…and on the road!

Among contemporary musicians, few have been able to bring as fresh and sincere approach to the holidays as Harry Connick, Jr. He not only interprets seasonal standards in the spirit that is at the core of all of his singing and playing, but he also has written several compositions that are gaining annual traction. With two best-selling holiday discs already to his credit, Connick is releasing What a Night! – A Christmas Album tomorrow (November 4) on Columbia, where he makes his vocal home. Read more »

Submitted by canary on November 3rd, 2008 — 12:00am

This Old House New Orleans Project

The THIS OLD HOUSE New Orleans Project, a ten episode series which premiered on WGBH on February 28, will tell in-depth stories about the road to recovery in New Orleans. Read more »

Submitted by canary on March 5th, 2008 — 12:00am

Chris Rose: All Star weekend proves we still throw the best party

Chris Rose, The Times-Picayune

Maybe some folks are getting tired of the New Orleans self-love thing. Maybe some folks feel like they’re going to scream if they hear one more time how much more interesting this place is than anywhere else in America.

I’m not one of those people. And I don’t think anyone at the New Orleans Arena Sunday night was either. And I really can’t imagine anyone watching it on TV could think so either. Read more »

Submitted by canary on February 19th, 2008 — 12:00am