Harry Connick, Jr. Quotes

You basically have to play everything (in New Orleans), because you're getting calls to play gigs of all different styles, from classical to R&B to funk; modern jazz to traditional jazz.

Harry Connick, Jr.

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• You basically have to play everything (in New Orleans), because you're getting calls to play gigs of all different styles, from classical to R&B to funk; modern jazz to traditional jazz.

  

  Harry Connick, Jr.
  • Different
  • Style
  • Modern