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 Harry Connick, Jr.What a Night! A Christmas Album Release Date: 2008 11 04 Label: Columbia Rating:  |
His third holiday-themed album, 2008's What a Night! A Christmas Album continues vocalist/pianist Harry Connick, Jr.'s tradition of delivering swinging jazz and pop versions of various tinsel tunes new and old. Recorded with a big band and orchestra, this is a terrific collection of songs making the most of Connick's knack for modern-day crooning and rambunctious small-group jazz. There is warmth, sophistication, and urbane romanticism to Connick's work here that should draw well-earned comparisons to similar classic albums by the likes of Tony Bennett, Mel Tormé, Nat King Cole, and others. However, rather than sounding like a retro affair, What a Night! delivers on Connick's promise of updating the traditional pop sound of his idols for a contemporary audience. It doesn't hurt, either, that Connick is joined here by a bevy of first-rate musicians, including vocalist Kim Burrell and trombonist/vocalist Lucien Barbarin on two duets, not to mention the stellar backing musicians. Even Kate Connick, Harry's daughter, makes an appearance for a charming duet with her dad on "Winter Wonderland." It's also refreshing to hear a few rambling small-group jazz numbers like "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies," which help remind listeners how nimble and inventive a jazz pianist Connick truly is. More than just a great Christmas album, What a Night! is the type of record you just might find yourself turning to well into the new year. Matt Collar, All Music Guide
Tracks:
| Title | Composer | Time | |
| 1 | It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year | Wyle, Pola | 3:28 |
| 2 | What a Night! | Connick | 3:24 |
| 3 | Christmas Day | Connick | 3:24 |
| 4 | Have a Holly Jolly Christmas | Marks | 4:05 |
| 5 | Please Come Home for Christmas | Brown, Redd | 4:26 |
| 6 | O Come All Ye Faithful | Oakeley, Wade | 4:15 |
| 7 | Dance of the Sugarplum Fairies | Tchaikovsky | 2:46 |
| 8 | Let There Be Peace on Earth | Jackson, Miller | 3:30 |
| 9 | Winter Wonderland | Smith, Bernard | 3:50 |
| 10 | It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas | Willson | 3:30 |
| 11 | Santarrific | Connick | 3:58 |
| 12 | Jingle Bells | Pierpont | 5:28 |
| 13 | Zat You Santa Claus | Fox | 3:40 |
| 14 | We Three Kings | Hopkins | 4:45 |
| 15 | Song for the Hopeful | Connick | 4:35 |
Other Releases:
| What a Night! A Christmas Album [Barnes & Noble Exclusive] Release Date: 2008 Label: Columbia |
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