“Stardust,” “On the Street Where You Live” and “This Time the Dream’s on Me” all promote a positive view of romance.
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Connick, minus the big band, showcases his solo pianism and vocals on this companion to the concurrently released 11, an album preserving his prodigy at that age. Especially noteworthy is the passion and polish of Hoagy Carmichael’s classic “Stardust,” masterfully played by Ellis Marsalis. Also not to be missed are “On the Street Where You Live,” Duke Ellington’s “Caravan” and the intimate three-piece rendition of Johnny Mercer’s “On The Atchison, Topeka and The Santa Fe.” A jazzy change of pace!
