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Smokey Mary
Jazz · 2013 · 11 tracks · 44m

Smokey Mary

Harry Connick, Jr.

A high-octane celebration of New Orleans brass and big band swing. Gritty, soulful, and deeply rhythmic, it captures the heat of a Mardi Gras parade.

February 5, 2013 · Columbia

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A boisterous and soulful celebration of heritage that feels both grand and gritty.

Tracklist · 11 Tracks · 44m
01
Smokey Mary
3:43
02
Hurricane
3:36
03
Cuddina Done It
4:04
04
Wish I Were Him
3:13
05
S’pposed to Be
3:37
06
The Preacher
4:54
07
Dang You Pretty
3:29
08
Angola (At the Farm)
4:05
09
NOLA Girl
3:53
10
Mind on the Matter
4:09
11
City Beneath the Sea
5:58
Moments Worth Listening For
The explosive brass entry on the title track that immediately sets a carnival pace.
The intricate, percussive piano solo on Angola (At the Farm) that showcases Connick's stride roots.
The lush, cinematic swell of horns during the climax of City Beneath the Sea.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Smokey Mary sound next to the rest of Harry Connick, Jr.'s catalogue?

Festival+3.3σ

Festival saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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