Chanson du Vieux Carré

Chanson du Vieux Carré: Connick On Piano, Volume 3 is Harry Connick Jr.'s 3rd album from Marsalis Music. It is recorded with his big band, and features mostly instrumental tracks except for two vocal tracks by band members Leroy Jones on "Bourbon Street Parade" and Lucien Barbarin on "Luscious". There are two of Connick's original compositions: "Chanson du Vieux Carre" and "Ash Wednesday". "Chanson du Vieux Carré" is also recorded on Connick's 2005 album Occasion. The title "Chanson Du Vieux Carré", means "Song of the French Quarter". A portion of the royalties of the album will be donated to Musicians' Village in New Orleans. The album was released on the same day as his big band vocal album Oh, My NOLA. He began his concert tour, the My New Orleans Tour, on February 23, 2007. One of these dates was the closing act at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, on May 6.

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