Swinging Out Live
15 tracks · jazz
A vibrant live jazz experience that melds classic standards with Connick's charming charisma.
Why this album works
The album received critical acclaim and helped Connick secure multiple Grammy nominations, contributing to the revitalization of interest in big band jazz during the early '90s. Its chart performance reinforced his position as a leading figure in the genre, influencing a generation of jazz musicians and vocalists.
- Best for
- fragmented moments of spontaneity uplifting tracks for celebration charismatic energy in performance
- Context
- Released in 1991, 'Swinging Out Live' captures Harry Connick Jr. at the height of his early career, following his breakthrough with '20' in 1988. This album solidified his reputation as a contemporary jazz artist and showcased his ability to blend traditional jazz with pop sensibilities, further appealing to mainstream audiences.
- 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 Hudson Bommer
- 2 Anguilla
- 3 Don't Get Around Much Anymore Standout
- 4 I Could Write A Book
- 5 All I Need Is The Girl
- 6 Avalon
- 7 Something's Gotta Give
- 8 Forever, For Now
- 9 Recipe For Love Standout
- 10 How Deep Is The Ocean
- 11 We Are In Love
- 12 It Had To Be You Standout
- 13 It's All Right With Me
- 14 When The Saints Go Marching In
- 15 Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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