Other Hours: Connick on Piano, Volume 1 cover

Other Hours: Connick on Piano, Volume 1

Harry Connick Jr. · 2003

66 min · 12 tracks · jazz

Intimate piano-driven jazz intertwines heartfelt vocals with reflective lyrics, showcasing Connick's artistry in a minimalist setting.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intimate late-night piano sessions
  • steady pacing for reflection
  • heartfelt vocals with warmth
  • gradual emotional release throughout

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat instant gratification
  • prefer fast-paced listening experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2003, Harry Connick Jr. was transitioning from mainstream pop success into a more introspective phase. This album, released as his first solo piano project, followed his commercial peak in the late 1990s and marked a return to his jazz roots, allowing him to explore personal themes through a stripped-down sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Jamie Cullum· Diana Krall· Norah Jones

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 What a Waste 6:59
  • 2 Such Love 5:59
  • 3 Take Advantage 5:16
  • 4 How About Tonight 6:50
  • 5 Sovereign Lover 4:42
  • 6 My Little World 5:07
  • 7 Oh My Dear (Something’s Gone Wrong) 7:47
  • 8 Can’t We Tell 2:17
  • 9 Dumb Luck 6:31
  • 10 Oh! Ain’t That Sweet 4:39
  • 11 The Other Hours 6:11
  • 12 Your Own Private Love 3:52

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