Qobuz Store wallpaper
Catégories :
Panier 0

Votre panier est vide

Harry Connick Jr.|Oh, My NOLA (Album Version)

Oh, My NOLA (Album Version)

Harry Connick Jr.

Disponible en
16-Bit/44.1 kHz Stereo

Musique illimitée

Écoutez cet album en haute-qualité dès maintenant dans nos applications

Démarrer ma période d'essai et lancer l'écoute de cet album

Profitez de cet album sur les apps Qobuz grâce à votre abonnement

Souscrire

Profitez de cet album sur les apps Qobuz grâce à votre abonnement

Téléchargement digital

Téléchargez cet album dans la qualité de votre choix

After Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans in the summer of 2005, musician Harry Connick, Jr. was one of the first people to lend not only his celebrity, but also his own two hands in aid to the survivors of the catastrophe. Connick brought a television crew with him as he traveled through his damaged hometown and shot footage to help draw attention to the situation. Soon after, he organized the benefit telethon A Concert for Hurricane Relief on NBC to raise money for the beleaguered residents of New Orleans. It was clear through all of this that Connick truly loved his hometown and perhaps even felt he owed the city a debt for all it had given to him. In that light, though he tastefully underplays his feelings about the tragedy, Connick's Oh, My Nola is clearly his response to Hurricane Katrina. But rather than making a one-note album filled with anger and sadness -- though he expresses those emotions here, too -- Oh, My Nola feels at once like a party-driven celebration of all that is New Orleans and a love letter to the city he almost lost. Featuring songs from, of, and about New Orleans, Oh, My Nola touches on almost every musical style that has come from the city and, in a similar sense, every style Connick has delved into over the years. For that reason it's both his most expansive and personal album to date, and finally finds the pianist/vocalist/arranger coalescing his eclectic tastes in jazz standards, stride piano, funk, Cajun, gospel, and contemporary pop under a unified vision that not surprisingly takes him back to the roots of New Orleans music.
To these ends, he turns Allen Toussaint and Lee Dorsey's classic R&B cut "Working in the Coal Mine" into a swaggeringly funky big-band workout. Similarly inventive, he does Hughie Cannon's traditional "Won't You Come Home, Bill Bailey?" as a second-line-inspired big-band swing number reminiscent of his own When Harry Met Sally soundtrack. But while these numbers showcase Connick's obvious talent for arranging and crafting large ensemble numbers, other cuts such as the traditional "Careless Love" reveal his more laid-back, country-inflected barroom piano style that recalls his early solo albums 20 and 25. Mixing this approach, Connick once again returns to Toussaint with the spiritual and motivational "Yes We Can" in a loping and funky, large-ensemble style. Always a student of American popular song, it's no surprise that Connick's original compositions stand up next to the classic tracks here; however, it's also on these originals that he moves toward expressing his anger over what happened to the city. On the half-improvised, stark, and funky "All These People" Connick sings, "I was so damn scared I held hands and wandered with the crazy man, but he wasn't crazy and I wasn't scared/We were just brothers that stood there and stared at all those people waiting there." It's one of the few moments of outright protest on the album and deftly conveys Connick's first-hand account of post-hurricane New Orleans. However, listening to the whole of Oh, My Nola, it becomes clear that the true protest Connick is concerned with is a protest of the soul against events that conspire to erase all that we hold dear. This is best expressed in Connick's own title track. Set to a simple midtempo traditional New Orleans jazz beat, he sings, "How proud would Louie and Mahalia be, to know that their memory was safe with me?/Oh, my Nola, old and true and strong just like a tall magnolia tree/Sit me in the shade and I'm right where I belong/Oh, my New Orleans, wait for me."

© Matt Collar /TiVo

Plus d'informations

Oh, My NOLA (Album Version)

Harry Connick Jr.

launch qobuz app J'ai déjà téléchargé Qobuz pour Mac OS Ouvrir

download qobuz app Je n'ai pas encore téléchargé Qobuz pour Mac OS Télécharger l'app

Vous êtes actuellement en train d’écouter des extraits.

Écoutez plus de 100 millions de titres avec votre abonnement illimité.

Écoutez cette playlist et plus de 100 millions de titres avec votre abonnement illimité.

À partir de 12,49€/mois

1
Working In The Coal Mine (Album Version)
00:03:36

Jonathan DuBose, Jr., Guitar - Joe Magnarelli, Trumpet - Joe Magnarelli, Flugelhorn - Charles Goold, Alto Saxophone - Allen Toussaint, Composer - Allen Toussaint, Lyricist - Lucien Barbarin, Trombone - Dave Schumacher, Baritone Saxophone - James Greene, Alto Saxophone - Mark Mullins, Trombone - Craig Klein, Trombone - Lee Dorsey, Composer - Lee Dorsey, Lyricist - Vlado Meller, Mastering Engineer - John Allred, Trombone - Arthur Latin, Percussion - Arthur Latin, Drums - Harry Connick, Jr., Vocal - Harry Connick, Jr., Piano - Harry Connick, Jr., Arranger - Harry Connick, Jr., Organ - Harry Connick, Jr., Performer - Roger Ingram, Trumpet - Roger Ingram, Flugelhorn - Mark Braud, Trumpet - Jerry Weldon, Tenor Saxophone - Vince Caro, Recording Engineer - Derrick Gardner, Trumpet - Mike Karn, Tenor Saxophone - Tracey Freeman, Producer

(P) 2007 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

2
Won't You Come Home, Bill Bailey? (Album Version)
00:03:57

Jonathan DuBose, Jr., Guitar - Joe Magnarelli, Trumpet - Joe Magnarelli, Flugelhorn - Charles Goold, Alto Saxophone - Lucien Barbarin, Trombone - Dave Schumacher, Baritone Saxophone - James Greene, Alto Saxophone - Mark Mullins, Trombone - Traditional, Composer - Traditional, Lyricist - Craig Klein, Trombone - Vlado Meller, Mastering Engineer - John Allred, Trombone - Huey Cameron, Lyricist - Arthur Latin, Percussion - Arthur Latin, Drums - Harry Connick, Jr., Vocal - Harry Connick, Jr., Piano - Harry Connick, Jr., Arranger - Harry Connick, Jr., Organ - Harry Connick, Jr., Performer - Roger Ingram, Trumpet - Roger Ingram, Flugelhorn - Mark Braud, Trumpet - Jerry Weldon, Tenor Saxophone - Vince Caro, Recording Engineer - Derrick Gardner, Trumpet - Mike Karn, Tenor Saxophone - Tracey Freeman, Producer

(P) 2007 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

3
Something You Got (Album Version)
00:03:24

Jonathan DuBose, Jr., Background Vocal - Jonathan DuBose, Jr., Guitar - Joe Magnarelli, Trumpet - Joe Magnarelli, Flugelhorn - Charles Goold, Alto Saxophone - Lucien Barbarin, Trombone - Dave Schumacher, Baritone Saxophone - James Greene, Alto Saxophone - Mark Mullins, Trombone - Craig Klein, Trombone - Vlado Meller, Mastering Engineer - John Allred, Trombone - Arthur Latin, Background Vocal - Arthur Latin, Percussion - Arthur Latin, Drums - Harry Connick, Jr., Vocal - Harry Connick, Jr., Arranger - Harry Connick, Jr., Piano - Harry Connick, Jr., Organ - Harry Connick, Jr., Performer - Christopher Kenner, Composer - Christopher Kenner, Lyricist - Roger Ingram, Trumpet - Roger Ingram, Flugelhorn - Mark Braud, Trumpet - Jerry Weldon, Tenor Saxophone - Vince Caro, Recording Engineer - Derrick Gardner, Trumpet - Mike Karn, Tenor Saxophone - Tracey Freeman, Producer - Tracey Freeman, Background Vocal

(P) 2007 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

4
Let Them Talk (Album Version)
00:05:01

Jonathan DuBose, Jr., Guitar - Joe Magnarelli, Trumpet - Joe Magnarelli, Flugelhorn - Charles Goold, Alto Saxophone - Harry Carlson, Composer - Harry Carlson, Lyricist - Lucien Barbarin, Trombone - Dave Schumacher, Baritone Saxophone - James Greene, Alto Saxophone - Mark Mullins, Trombone - Craig Klein, Trombone - Vlado Meller, Mastering Engineer - John Allred, Trombone - Earl King, Composer - Earl King, Lyricist - lew douglas, Composer - lew douglas, Lyricist - Arthur Latin, Percussion - Arthur Latin, Drums - Harry Connick, Jr., Vocal - Harry Connick, Jr., Piano - Harry Connick, Jr., Organ - Harry Connick, Jr., Performer - Harry Connick, Jr., Arranger - Roger Ingram, Trumpet - Roger Ingram, Flugelhorn - Mark Braud, Trumpet - Jerry Weldon, Tenor Saxophone - Vince Caro, Recording Engineer - Derrick Gardner, Trumpet - Mike Karn, Tenor Saxophone - Tracey Freeman, Producer

(P) 2007 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

5
Jambalaya (On The Bayou) (Album Version)
00:03:40

Jonathan DuBose, Jr., Guitar - Joe Magnarelli, Trumpet - Joe Magnarelli, Flugelhorn - Charles Goold, Alto Saxophone - Lucien Barbarin, Trombone - Dave Schumacher, Baritone Saxophone - James Greene, Alto Saxophone - Mark Mullins, Trombone - Craig Klein, Trombone - Vlado Meller, Mastering Engineer - John Allred, Trombone - Arthur Latin, Percussion - Arthur Latin, Drums - Hank Williams, Composer - Hank Williams, Lyricist - Harry Connick, Jr., Vocal - Harry Connick, Jr., Arranger - Harry Connick, Jr., Piano - Harry Connick, Jr., Organ - Harry Connick, Jr., Performer - Roger Ingram, Trumpet - Roger Ingram, Flugelhorn - Mark Braud, Trumpet - Jerry Weldon, Tenor Saxophone - Vince Caro, Recording Engineer - Derrick Gardner, Trumpet - Mike Karn, Tenor Saxophone - Tracey Freeman, Producer

(P) 2007 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

6
Careless Love (Album Version)
00:04:13

Jonathan DuBose, Jr., Guitar - Joe Magnarelli, Trumpet - Joe Magnarelli, Flugelhorn - Charles Goold, Alto Saxophone - Malcolm J. Rebennack (Dr. John), Composer - Malcolm J. Rebennack (Dr. John), Lyricist - Lucien Barbarin, Trombone - Dave Schumacher, Baritone Saxophone - James Greene, Alto Saxophone - Mark Mullins, Trombone - Traditional, Composer - Traditional, Lyricist - Craig Klein, Trombone - Martin Kaelin, Composer - Martin Kaelin, Lyricist - Vlado Meller, Mastering Engineer - John Allred, Trombone - Arthur Latin, Percussion - Arthur Latin, Drums - Harry Connick, Jr., Vocal - Harry Connick, Jr., Piano - Harry Connick, Jr., Organ - Harry Connick, Jr., Performer - Harry Connick, Jr., Arranger - Roger Ingram, Trumpet - Roger Ingram, Flugelhorn - Mark Braud, Trumpet - Jerry Weldon, Tenor Saxophone - Vince Caro, Recording Engineer - Derrick Gardner, Trumpet - Mike Karn, Tenor Saxophone - Tracey Freeman, Producer

(P) 2007 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

7
All These People (Album Version)
00:04:12

Jonathan DuBose, Jr., Guitar - Joe Magnarelli, Trumpet - Joe Magnarelli, Flugelhorn - Charles Goold, Alto Saxophone - Lucien Barbarin, Trombone - Dave Schumacher, Baritone Saxophone - James Greene, Alto Saxophone - Kim Burrell, Vocal - Mark Mullins, Trombone - Craig Klein, Trombone - Vlado Meller, Mastering Engineer - John Allred, Trombone - Arthur Latin, Percussion - Arthur Latin, Drums - Harry Connick, Jr., Composer - Harry Connick, Jr., Vocal - Harry Connick, Jr., Lyricist - Harry Connick, Jr., Arranger - Harry Connick, Jr., Piano - Harry Connick, Jr., Organ - Roger Ingram, Trumpet - Roger Ingram, Flugelhorn - Mark Braud, Trumpet - Jerry Weldon, Tenor Saxophone - Vince Caro, Recording Engineer - Derrick Gardner, Trumpet - Harry Connick, Jr. feat. Kim Burrell, Performer - Mike Karn, Tenor Saxophone - Tracey Freeman, Producer

(P) 2006 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

8
Yes We Can Can (Album Version)
00:04:32

Jonathan DuBose, Jr., Guitar - Joe Magnarelli, Trumpet - Joe Magnarelli, Flugelhorn - Charles Goold, Alto Saxophone - Geoff Burke, Background Vocal - Allen Toussaint, Composer - Allen Toussaint, Lyricist - Lucien Barbarin, Trombone - Dave Schumacher, Baritone Saxophone - James Greene, Alto Saxophone - Mark Mullins, Trombone - Craig Klein, Trombone - Vlado Meller, Mastering Engineer - John Allred, Trombone - Neal Caine, Background Vocal - Arthur Latin, Background Vocal - Arthur Latin, Percussion - Arthur Latin, Drums - Harry Connick, Jr., Vocal - Harry Connick, Jr., Arranger - Harry Connick, Jr., Piano - Harry Connick, Jr., Organ - Harry Connick, Jr., Performer - Roger Ingram, Trumpet - Roger Ingram, Flugelhorn - Mark Braud, Trumpet - Jerry Weldon, Tenor Saxophone - Vince Caro, Recording Engineer - Derrick Gardner, Trumpet - Mike Karn, Tenor Saxophone - Tracey Freeman, Producer - Tracey Freeman, Background Vocal - Evan Vidar, Background Vocal

(P) 2007 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

9
Someday (Album Version)
00:02:38

Dave Bartholomew, Composer - Dave Bartholomew, Lyricist - Jonathan DuBose, Jr., Guitar - Joe Magnarelli, Trumpet - Joe Magnarelli, Flugelhorn - Charles Goold, Alto Saxophone - Lucien Barbarin, Trombone - Dave Schumacher, Baritone Saxophone - James Greene, Alto Saxophone - Mark Mullins, Trombone - Pearl King, Composer - Pearl King, Lyricist - Craig Klein, Trombone - Vlado Meller, Mastering Engineer - John Allred, Trombone - Arthur Latin, Percussion - Arthur Latin, Drums - Harry Connick, Jr., Vocal - Harry Connick, Jr., Piano - Harry Connick, Jr., Arranger - Harry Connick, Jr., Organ - Harry Connick, Jr., Performer - Roger Ingram, Trumpet - Roger Ingram, Flugelhorn - Mark Braud, Trumpet - Jerry Weldon, Tenor Saxophone - Vince Caro, Recording Engineer - Derrick Gardner, Trumpet - Mike Karn, Tenor Saxophone - Tracey Freeman, Producer

(P) 2007 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

10
Oh, My NOLA (Album Version)
00:03:57

Jonathan DuBose, Jr., Guitar - Joe Magnarelli, Trumpet - Joe Magnarelli, Flugelhorn - Charles Goold, Alto Saxophone - Lucien Barbarin, Background Vocal - Lucien Barbarin, Trombone - Dave Schumacher, Baritone Saxophone - James Greene, Alto Saxophone - Leon Brown, Background Vocal - Leon Brown, Trumpet - Troy Andrews, Background Vocal - Troy Andrews, Trombone - Mark Mullins, Trombone - Bill Huntington, Background Vocal - Bill Huntington, Banjo - Craig Klein, Background Vocal - Craig Klein, Trombone - Jonathan Batiste, Piano - Vlado Meller, Mastering Engineer - John Allred, Trombone - Arthur Latin, Percussion - Arthur Latin, Drums - Harry Connick, Jr., Vocal - Harry Connick, Jr., Composer - Harry Connick, Jr., Lyricist - Harry Connick, Jr., Arranger - Harry Connick, Jr., Piano - Harry Connick, Jr., Organ - Harry Connick, Jr., Performer - Roger Ingram, Trumpet - Roger Ingram, Flugelhorn - Mark Braud, Trumpet - Jerry Weldon, Tenor Saxophone - Derrick Gardner, Trumpet - Vince Caro, Recording Engineer - Vince Caro, Background Vocal - Mike Karn, Tenor Saxophone - Tracey Freeman, Producer - Tracey Freeman, Background Vocal

(P) 2007 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

11
Elijah Rock (Album Version)
00:04:43

Jonathan DuBose, Jr., Guitar - Joe Magnarelli, Trumpet - Joe Magnarelli, Flugelhorn - Charles Goold, Alto Saxophone - Raymond Myles, Lyricist - Lucien Barbarin, Trombone - Dave Schumacher, Baritone Saxophone - James Greene, Alto Saxophone - Mark Mullins, Trombone - Traditional, Composer - Traditional, Lyricist - Craig Klein, Trombone - Vlado Meller, Mastering Engineer - John Allred, Trombone - Arthur Latin, Percussion - Arthur Latin, Drums - Harry Connick, Jr., Vocal - Harry Connick, Jr., Piano - Harry Connick, Jr., Arranger - Harry Connick, Jr., Organ - Harry Connick, Jr., Performer - Roger Ingram, Trumpet - Roger Ingram, Flugelhorn - Mark Braud, Trumpet - Jerry Weldon, Tenor Saxophone - Vince Caro, Recording Engineer - Derrick Gardner, Trumpet - Mike Karn, Tenor Saxophone - Tracey Freeman, Producer

(P) 2007 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

12
Sheik Of Araby (Album Version)
00:04:57

Jonathan DuBose, Jr., Guitar - Joe Magnarelli, Trumpet - Joe Magnarelli, Flugelhorn - Charles Goold, Alto Saxophone - Ted Snyder, Composer - Ted Snyder, Lyricist - Geoff Burke, Background Vocal - Lucien Barbarin, Background Vocal - Lucien Barbarin, Trombone - Dave Schumacher, Baritone Saxophone - James Greene, Alto Saxophone - Francais Wheeler, Composer - Francais Wheeler, Lyricist - Mark Mullins, Background Vocal - Mark Mullins, Trombone - Craig Klein, Background Vocal - Craig Klein, Trombone - Vlado Meller, Mastering Engineer - John Allred, Trombone - Arthur Latin, Percussion - Arthur Latin, Drums - Harry Connick, Jr., Vocal - Harry Connick, Jr., Arranger - Harry Connick, Jr., Piano - Harry Connick, Jr., Organ - Harry Connick, Jr., Performer - Roger Ingram, Trumpet - Roger Ingram, Flugelhorn - Mark Braud, Background Vocal - Mark Braud, Trumpet - Jerry Weldon, Tenor Saxophone - Vince Caro, Recording Engineer - Derrick Gardner, Trumpet - Mike Karn, Tenor Saxophone - Tracey Freeman, Producer - Harry B. Smith, Composer - Harry B. Smith, Lyricist

(P) 2007 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

13
Lazy Bones (Album Version)
00:03:47

Jonathan DuBose, Jr., Guitar - Joe Magnarelli, Trumpet - Joe Magnarelli, Flugelhorn - Charles Goold, Alto Saxophone - Lucien Barbarin, Trombone - Dave Schumacher, Baritone Saxophone - James Greene, Alto Saxophone - John H. Mercer, Composer - John H. Mercer, Lyricist - Mark Mullins, Trombone - Craig Klein, Trombone - Vlado Meller, Mastering Engineer - John Allred, Trombone - Arthur Latin, Percussion - Arthur Latin, Drums - Harry Connick, Jr., Vocal - Harry Connick, Jr., Piano - Harry Connick, Jr., Arranger - Harry Connick, Jr., Organ - Harry Connick, Jr., Performer - Roger Ingram, Trumpet - Roger Ingram, Flugelhorn - Mark Braud, Trumpet - Jerry Weldon, Tenor Saxophone - Vince Caro, Recording Engineer - Derrick Gardner, Trumpet - Mike Karn, Tenor Saxophone - Tracey Freeman, Producer - Hoagy Carmichael, Composer - Hoagy Carmichael, Lyricist

(P) 2007 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

14
We Make A Lot Of Love (Album Version)
00:03:30

Jonathan DuBose, Jr., Guitar - Joe Magnarelli, Trumpet - Joe Magnarelli, Flugelhorn - Charles Goold, Alto Saxophone - Lucien Barbarin, Trombone - Dave Schumacher, Baritone Saxophone - James Greene, Alto Saxophone - Mark Mullins, Trombone - Craig Klein, Trombone - Vlado Meller, Mastering Engineer - John Allred, Trombone - Arthur Latin, Percussion - Arthur Latin, Drums - Harry Connick, Jr., Vocal - Harry Connick, Jr., Composer - Harry Connick, Jr., Lyricist - Harry Connick, Jr., Arranger - Harry Connick, Jr., Piano - Harry Connick, Jr., Organ - Harry Connick, Jr., Performer - Roger Ingram, Trumpet - Roger Ingram, Flugelhorn - Mark Braud, Trumpet - Jerry Weldon, Tenor Saxophone - Derrick Gardner, Trumpet - Vince Caro, Recording Engineer - Mike Karn, Tenor Saxophone - Tracey Freeman, Producer

(P) 2007 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

15
Hello Dolly (Album Version)
00:04:25

Jonathan DuBose, Jr., Guitar - Joe Magnarelli, Trumpet - Joe Magnarelli, Flugelhorn - Charles Goold, Alto Saxophone - Lucien Barbarin, Trombone - Dave Schumacher, Baritone Saxophone - James Greene, Alto Saxophone - Mark Mullins, Trombone - Craig Klein, Trombone - Jerry Herman, Composer - Jerry Herman, Lyricist - Vlado Meller, Mastering Engineer - John Allred, Trombone - Arthur Latin, Percussion - Arthur Latin, Drums - Harry Connick, Jr., Vocal - Harry Connick, Jr., Arranger - Harry Connick, Jr., Piano - Harry Connick, Jr., Organ - Harry Connick, Jr., Performer - Roger Ingram, Trumpet - Roger Ingram, Flugelhorn - Mark Braud, Trumpet - Jerry Weldon, Tenor Saxophone - Vince Caro, Recording Engineer - Derrick Gardner, Trumpet - Mike Karn, Tenor Saxophone - Tracey Freeman, Producer

(P) 2007 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

16
Do Dat Thing (Album Version)
00:05:32

Jonathan DuBose, Jr., Guitar - Joe Magnarelli, Trumpet - Joe Magnarelli, Flugelhorn - Charles Goold, Alto Saxophone - Lucien Barbarin, Trombone - Dave Schumacher, Baritone Saxophone - James Greene, Alto Saxophone - Mark Mullins, Trombone - Craig Klein, Trombone - Vlado Meller, Mastering Engineer - John Allred, Trombone - Arthur Latin, Percussion - Arthur Latin, Drums - Harry Connick, Jr., Vocal - Harry Connick, Jr., Composer - Harry Connick, Jr., Lyricist - Harry Connick, Jr., Arranger - Harry Connick, Jr., Piano - Harry Connick, Jr., Organ - Harry Connick, Jr., Performer - Roger Ingram, Trumpet - Roger Ingram, Flugelhorn - Mark Braud, Trumpet - Jerry Weldon, Tenor Saxophone - Derrick Gardner, Trumpet - Vince Caro, Recording Engineer - Mike Karn, Tenor Saxophone - Tracey Freeman, Producer

(P) 2007 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

Chronique

After Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans in the summer of 2005, musician Harry Connick, Jr. was one of the first people to lend not only his celebrity, but also his own two hands in aid to the survivors of the catastrophe. Connick brought a television crew with him as he traveled through his damaged hometown and shot footage to help draw attention to the situation. Soon after, he organized the benefit telethon A Concert for Hurricane Relief on NBC to raise money for the beleaguered residents of New Orleans. It was clear through all of this that Connick truly loved his hometown and perhaps even felt he owed the city a debt for all it had given to him. In that light, though he tastefully underplays his feelings about the tragedy, Connick's Oh, My Nola is clearly his response to Hurricane Katrina. But rather than making a one-note album filled with anger and sadness -- though he expresses those emotions here, too -- Oh, My Nola feels at once like a party-driven celebration of all that is New Orleans and a love letter to the city he almost lost. Featuring songs from, of, and about New Orleans, Oh, My Nola touches on almost every musical style that has come from the city and, in a similar sense, every style Connick has delved into over the years. For that reason it's both his most expansive and personal album to date, and finally finds the pianist/vocalist/arranger coalescing his eclectic tastes in jazz standards, stride piano, funk, Cajun, gospel, and contemporary pop under a unified vision that not surprisingly takes him back to the roots of New Orleans music.
To these ends, he turns Allen Toussaint and Lee Dorsey's classic R&B cut "Working in the Coal Mine" into a swaggeringly funky big-band workout. Similarly inventive, he does Hughie Cannon's traditional "Won't You Come Home, Bill Bailey?" as a second-line-inspired big-band swing number reminiscent of his own When Harry Met Sally soundtrack. But while these numbers showcase Connick's obvious talent for arranging and crafting large ensemble numbers, other cuts such as the traditional "Careless Love" reveal his more laid-back, country-inflected barroom piano style that recalls his early solo albums 20 and 25. Mixing this approach, Connick once again returns to Toussaint with the spiritual and motivational "Yes We Can" in a loping and funky, large-ensemble style. Always a student of American popular song, it's no surprise that Connick's original compositions stand up next to the classic tracks here; however, it's also on these originals that he moves toward expressing his anger over what happened to the city. On the half-improvised, stark, and funky "All These People" Connick sings, "I was so damn scared I held hands and wandered with the crazy man, but he wasn't crazy and I wasn't scared/We were just brothers that stood there and stared at all those people waiting there." It's one of the few moments of outright protest on the album and deftly conveys Connick's first-hand account of post-hurricane New Orleans. However, listening to the whole of Oh, My Nola, it becomes clear that the true protest Connick is concerned with is a protest of the soul against events that conspire to erase all that we hold dear. This is best expressed in Connick's own title track. Set to a simple midtempo traditional New Orleans jazz beat, he sings, "How proud would Louie and Mahalia be, to know that their memory was safe with me?/Oh, my Nola, old and true and strong just like a tall magnolia tree/Sit me in the shade and I'm right where I belong/Oh, my New Orleans, wait for me."

© Matt Collar /TiVo

À propos

Améliorer les informations de l'album

Qobuz logo Pourquoi acheter sur Qobuz ?

Les promotions du moment...

Keep Your Courage

Natalie Merchant

Keep Your Courage Natalie Merchant

Your Mother Should Know: Brad Mehldau Plays The Beatles

Brad Mehldau

You're the One

Rhiannon Giddens

You're the One Rhiannon Giddens

Owl Song

Ambrose Akinmusire

Owl Song Ambrose Akinmusire
À découvrir également
Par Harry Connick Jr.

True Love: A Celebration Of Cole Porter

Harry Connick Jr.

Alone With My Faith

Harry Connick Jr.

Alone With My Faith Harry Connick Jr.

We Are In Love

Harry Connick Jr.

We Are In Love Harry Connick Jr.

True Love: A Celebration Of Cole Porter

Harry Connick Jr.

When My Heart Finds Christmas

Harry Connick Jr.

When My Heart Finds Christmas Harry Connick Jr.

Playlists

Dans la même thématique...

Getz/Gilberto

Stan Getz

Getz/Gilberto Stan Getz

The Köln Concert (Live at the Opera, Köln, 1975)

Keith Jarrett

The Sky Will Still Be There Tomorrow

Charles Lloyd

We Get Requests

Oscar Peterson

We Get Requests Oscar Peterson

Kind Of Blue

Miles Davis

Kind Of Blue Miles Davis