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Saxophonist, Sonic Explorer Casey Benjamin Dies at 45
Casey Benjamin, the alto saxophonist, vocalist, keyboardist and producer who stamped his distinctive sounds on the…
Harry Connick, Jr. celebrates the holiday season with his latest release, What a Night!—A Christmas Album (Columbia), available Nov. 4.
The album contains contemporary interpretations of classics like “It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year,” “It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas” and “Jingle Bells,” along with new tunes like “Song For The Hopeful,” a duet with gospel singer Kim Burrell, and “Winter Wonderland,” a duet with Connick’s daughter Kate.
More info: columbiarecords.com
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