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What A Night! A Christmas Album | 
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| Artist: Harry Connick Jr.
Label: Sony
Category: Music
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Rating:  13 reviews
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 737020
UPC: 886973702024
EAN: 0886973702024
Release Date: November 4, 2008 (New: Last 30 Days)
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Condition: Factory sealed! Hole in Barcode!
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| Tracks:
| • | It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year | | • | What a Night! | | • | Christmas Day | | • | Holly Jolly Christmas | | • | Please Come Home for Christmas | | • | O Come All Ye Faithful | | • | Dance Of The Sugarplum Fairies | | • | Let There Be Peace on Earth | | • | Winter Wonderland | | • | It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas | | • | Santariffic | | • | Jingle Bells | | • | Zat You Santa Claus | | • | We Three Kings | | • | Song for the Hopeful |
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Album Description
Holidays with Harry and his 2008 release, What A Night! A Christmas Album. Harry Connick, Jr. is an accomplished singer, pianist, and actor who emerged in the late 1980s as a Sinatra-style crooner for a new generation. As a musician, his influences include Bebop, New Orleans Jazz, and big-band swing. His score for the film When Harry Met Sally brought him national acclaim and an Oscar. He has appeared in many films and he is known for his Pop music as well.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 8 more reviews...
 A beautifully strong Christmas album--BRAVO, HARRY CONNICK, JR. !!! December 2, 2008
Matthew G. Sherwin
What A Night! A Christmas Album is yet another fine album from the multitalented Harry Connick, Jr. Harry is at his best here. Although the track set isn't completely original, Harry Connick, Jr. keeps it interesting and very entertaining with his excellent arrangements. He pulls this one off very well; even if it isn't his first Christmas album it all sounds fresh and exciting.
"It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year" features Harry singing flawlessly; and the jazzy arrangement enhances the natural beauty of this ballad. Jazz aficionados will enjoy this twist on a classic Christmas tune. "What A Night!" has that Sinatra flavor but Harry's use of a jazz-type arrangement places this squarely in his own court; Harry holds his own well and I predict that you'll enjoy "What A Night!" very much.
There are, of course, other highlights on this album. Listen for Harry to really do a very fine job on "Have A Holly Jolly Christmas;" this use of the brass is great and the mixing of minor and major keys works very well. "Have A Holly Jolly Christmas" grows on me every time I listen to it again and that's a very good sign that Harry's talent is still red hot!
"O Come All Ye Faithful" is a more traditional number that Harry Connick, Jr. delivers with panache and a great piano solo with the drums helps the number even more. "Winter Wonderland" sticks more to the usual arrangement although the music is again somewhat jazzy; Harry performs this with great feeling and I am impressed. There's also a fun number called "Santariffic."
"Jingle Bells" helps Harry to mix more traditional tunes with his own jazzy stamp on them to make them all his very own; and I really like "Zat You Santa Claus" which I first heard recorded by the incomparable Louis Armstrong. Louis would be proud to hear Harry's rendition of this cute number! "Song For The Hopeful" ends the album strong as Harry sings so well with Kim Burrell. "Song For The Hopeful" charms me with its beauty and this is a big plus for the album as well.
Overall, Harry Connick, Jr. does not disappoint with his latest Christmas CD. I highly recommend this for Harry's fans; and people who like traditional Christmas songs with a jazzy twist will cherish this CD forever.
Great Christmas Album! December 1, 2008
K. Newman
This album is a great album especially if you enjoy jazzy spins on Christmas music. It would be a great selection to listen to at a Christmas party because the renditions are upbeat and fun. My favorite song so far on this album is Harry's duet on "Winter Wonderland" with his 11-year-old daughter. I can just picture songs like "What a Night!" in a movie set in New York at Christmas time. They have that type of classic feel to them.
I also own "When My Heart Finds Christmas" by Harry Connick Jr. and I still love listening to that album as I set up my Christmas decorations. With "What a Night! A Christmas Album" I was not disappointed. This will be joining the select few Christmas cds that are timeless enough to come out every year!
Great holiday album November 30, 2008
Ariella Vaccarino (Los Angeles)
I love Harry Connick Jr. He is so great. This is a fabulous new addition to your holiday albums. All these songs really capture his style and will put you in a great festive mood with a lot of swanky attitude.
 harry connick jnr what a night November 27, 2008
C. Walker (australia)
this is an ok CD, Harry has always had great CDs that everyone likes. so here he has redone all your favourite christmas carols plus some new ones which sound great. the album is great if you want to relax and chill out over the christmas holidays. Winter Wonderland has been recorded with his daughter and she does a pretty good job at it as well i guess it runs in the family.
But overall its a good album his other CDs are better but they were his own songs, if you love harry you will enjoy the CD.
Extremely talented musician November 26, 2008
Victoria
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Harry Connick Jr. is the whole package- outstanding voice and an exceptional jazz pianist. It is rare to find two such strong talents in one artist.
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