Frosty The Snowman – 2003
Harry Connick Jr.
Connick’s big band plays a very spirited version
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Harry Connick Jr. has always loved leading a big band and, while his orchestra has played more modern music, there is always a strong New Orleans flavor to his repertoire.
In 2003 his big band appeared on television and performed a concise but action-packed version of “Frosty The Snowman.”
The good-humored song is infused with New Orleans parade rhythms, some group singing, and spots for the leader-pianist, trumpeter Leroy Jones, and trombonist Lucius Barbarin although the emphasis is on the full orchestra.
-Scott Yanow
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