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2 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 Daring Jazz Album by Talented Connick Jul 19, 2005
Very bold of Harry to put forth all his own works without benefit of standards or "crowd pleasers" from his usual repetoire. Not every number works completely, but there is still an awful lot of good jazz on here.
Nice, too, that he doesn't hog the spotlight with vocals. There's a lot of excellent instrumental music in here, too...the tracks are long and luscious and an interesting and welcome departure from what we have typically come to expect from this solid artist.
A nice surprise and a CD you will enjoy.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 I'm torn Jul 03, 2005
I know Harry is super talented, but this album seems to be maybe too much of a good thing. It is definitely subtle and somber, and I think it can verge on monotonous. I hate to make Harry background music, but that is really what this cd is good for. Songs wane and meander too much for the average listener. Like it or not, there is something about being able to "predict" music that makes it likeable. This is great mood music behind a formal dinner party or a romantic evening, but one should be warned not to listen to it in the car - you'll likely fall asleep at the wheel! But it was a wonderful effort, Harry. Truly a generous and classy composer and artist.
1 of 2 found the following review helpful:
When My Heart Explodes Apr 16, 2005
"To See You" is one of those discs that is so good that time does not make it fade from view. Connick as a composer and song stylist is actually quite experimental, remarkable given that he seems to be working within a fairly narrow genre of slow romantic jazz. On "Once," Charles Goold's languid tenor sax blows through the track like a gentle breeze. "Heart Beyond Repair" traces similar musical terrain. Connick gives the band tremendous latitude on which he layers his aching vocals, "All the edges worn & frayed, magnifying love betrayed." Reginald Veal's bass sounds like it's inspired by Jaco Pastorius with delightful horns and strings giving "Love Me Some You" a slow swinging sound. "In Love Again" likewise has some tremendously inventive arrangements, "I'll get off the road when my heart explodes." "To See You" is an inventive set that continues to wear well. Enjoy!
3 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 His Best Album. Mar 18, 2005
If "Love Me Tonight" were the only song on this CD, it would be miraculous. Harry has been led astray a time or two, but this entire album is amazing. My favorite of his many albums. Moody, quiet, lush and romantic. This album is subtile, but powerful just the same. The orchestration and arrangements are some of the best on any modern jazz album. Whew!
4 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Continues to amaze Dec 20, 2004
I almost never write reviews, but I have to go out of my way to say what an amazingly warm and wonderful album this is.
I put it on again last night, having purchased it in 1997. This album continues to amaze me. The atmosphere it creates is warm, loving and comforting. But that is just the surface. The lyrics are intelligent, the musicianship inspired and it leaves the listener entirely fulfilled.
It has become a favorite of mine through the years. It has also become a favorite pre-bedtime listen for my 6 month old daughter! Well worth it.
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