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Harry Connick, Jr. and His Big Band Bring
"My New Orleans Tour" to Knoxville
Who: Harry Connick, Jr. and His Big Band
When: Saturday, March 10, 2007, 8 p.m.
Where: Knoxville Civic Coliseum
How: Tickets go on sale Friday, January 12 at 10 a.m. at the Tennessee Theatre box office, all Tickets Unlimited outlets, by phone at 656-4444 or online at www.tennesseetheatre.com. Tickets are $67, $60, $37, plus applicable service fees.
KNOXVILLE Following his critically acclaimed performance in the Broadway show The Pajama Game, Harry Connick, Jr. takes to the road with his Big Band in support of two albums to be released on January 30, 2007.
Oh, My Nola features four new songs written by Connick as well as classic tunes associated with New Orleans, including Hank Williams' hit "Jambalaya." With the assistance of his Big Band, plus the added input of a few special guests, he has created an unprecedented musical cornucopia of songs inspired by the Crescent City.
Chanson du Vieux Carré, Connick's third instrumental piano release in the Marsalis Music label's Connick on Piano series, also comes out January 30. The disc was recorded with his Big Band in May 2003, long before Hurricane Katrina. The collection of original and traditional songs serves as a stirring tribute to Connick's native New Orleans.
In addition to his music and humanitarian work, Connick has kept himself busy performing on Broadway and making a name for himself as a television and film actor. He made his Broadway theatrical debut in The Pajama Game in January 2006. The cast album from the Tony Award-winning production was just nominated for a Grammy in the category of Best Musical Show Album.
A portion of Connick’s royalties from both of the discs, and 100 percent of Connick’s royalties from the single “All These People,” will benefit the New Orleans Habitat Musicians’ Village (www.habitat-nola.org