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.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its departure from Connick’s previous big band style, emphasizing a more intimate and personal approach to songwriting. It received critical acclaim, helping to solidify Connick's reputation as a serious jazz artist rather than just a pop star.
- Best for
- intimate late-night piano sessions steady pacing for reflection heartfelt vocals with warmth
- 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
- Diana Ross· Christina Aguilera· Prince· Bob Dylan· Frank Zappa· Aretha Franklin· Barbra Streisand· Madonna
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 What a Waste Standout 6:59
- 2 Such Love 5:59
- 3 Take Advantage 5:16
- 4 How About Tonight Standout 6:50
- 5 Sovereign Lover Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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