Harry Connick Jr Birthday – Harry Connick Jr. was born on September 11, 1967 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. His family was also musical, and he began playing piano at a young age.

He got his start in music by performing in clubs and restaurants in the New Orleans area in the 1970s and 1980s. In 1987, he signed a recording contract with Columbia Records and released his debut album, “Harry Connick Jr. Trio.” He quickly became known for his smooth, crooning voice and his ability to seamlessly blend jazz, pop, and swing music. Connick has released numerous albums, won multiple Grammy Awards, and has also had a successful career as an actor in film and television.

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Star of Music, Stage, Movies & TV, with beautiful wife and 3 lovely daughters, Harry is certainly celebrating today.

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Harry Connick, Jr.’s career has been studded with awards and recognition, including several multi-platinum and gold albums, Grammy and Emmy awards, a starring role in a Tony-winning Broadway musical and much more. A true American icon, there are few artists of Harry’s stature, and fewer still with such a comprehensive span of the entire realm of entertainment.

Harry Connick Jr. Bio

Born in New Orleans on September 11, 1967, Harry’s dad was the District Attorney of Parish of Orleans (includes city of New Orleans) and his mother who was a Louisiana Supreme Court Justice. They owned 2 record stores and were very involved in New Orleans music. After beginning on keyboards at the age of three, By age four, Harry Jr., showed signs of being a prodigy. Soon he was impersonating his heroes like Louis Armstrong, and studying under jazz master Ellis Marsalis. He first performed publicly at six and recorded with a local jazz band at ten.

He left New Orleans for the Big Apple at 18. Within a year he released his self-titled major label debut for Columbia Records. His second album, 20, introduced audiences to his magnificent voice, and there was no turning back Harry was on his way.

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Harry’s first widespread success as a musician came when director Rob Reiner asked him to contribute the score to the 1989 smash film, When Harry Met Sally… The film’s success led to Harry’s first multi-platinum album, an accomplishment made even more impressive by the fact that it was also Harry’s first Big Band recording.