Swinging Out Live
15 tracks · jazz
A vibrant blend of jazz standards and original compositions, infused with Connick's playful charisma and exceptional piano skills.
Top tracks — play these first
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Recipe For Love — This track exemplifies Connick's charm and wit, blending playful lyrics with an engaging swing rhythm that highlights his vocal and piano talents.
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We Are In Love — Serving as one of his signature songs, this track encapsulates the romantic feel and lush arrangements that define Connick's style, making it a standout performance.
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Don't Get Around Much Anymore Start here — Connick's rendition breathes new life into this classic, showcasing his knack for blending traditional jazz elements with contemporary flair through dynamic improvisation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid performances and arrangements but lacks a strong cohesive narrative across its length.
What we noticed
- The performance is characterized by a lively tempo and dynamic shifts, particularly evident in the transitions between tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- fragmented moments of spontaneity
- uplifting tracks for celebration
- charismatic energy in performance
- playful interpretations of classics
- for social gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- seeking cohesive long-form pieces
- prefer studio-polished recordings
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — First live album that solidified Connick's place in the jazz scene.
- Career context
- Released in 1991, Swinging Out Live was Harry Connick Jr.'s first live album, following his successful self-titled debut and the commercial hit 'We Are in Love.' At this point in his career, Connick had established himself as a fresh voice in jazz, appealing to both traditionalists and a new generation of listeners. This album showcases his ability to reinterpret classics while also spotlighting his growing prowess as a bandleader.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jamie Cullum· Diana Krall· Norah Jones
Tracklist
- 1 Hudson Bommer
- 2 Anguilla
- 3 Don't Get Around Much Anymore Start here
- 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
- 10 How Deep Is The Ocean
- 11 We Are In Love
- 12 It Had To Be You
- 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
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