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Wild About Harry: The Illustrated Biography of Harry Connick Jr
Wild About Harry The Illustrated Biography of Harry Connick Jr Author:Antonia Felix Smooth and Easy. And sometimes funky. That's how Harry Connick Jr. makes music, makes history, and makes his way into the hearts of millions. His uncommon talent, irresistible good looks, and unfailing Southern charm have won him unquestionable celebrity status; some say he's the new Sinatra. But he is more than a superstar. Connick's work is a ... more »chapter in the culture of American music. He's put a new face on jazz-bringing some of the country's greatest music traditions to a new generation and a wider world.
Wild About Harry is an intimate, fully illustrated portrayal of this remarkable artist's career and life. Discover how Harry's colleagues and mentors, including Al Hirt, Tony Bennett, Wynton Marsalis, and many more, have influenced his rise to fame-from his first gigs with the greats of New Orleans's Bourbon Street and the recording of his first album at the age of nine to the release of his soundtrack for When Harry Met Sally and his burgeoning career as an actor in films like Memphis Belle and Little Man Tate. This candid yet affectionate biography will also take you in for a closer look at his life out of the spotlight, including his courtship and marriage to supermodel Jill Goodacre. With compelling interviews and almost 100 photos, Wild About Harry is the only book that tells Harry's story and offers you the chance to share in his rich, creative life.« less