Kelli O'Hara.
Personnel: Harry Connick Jr. (vocals, piano); Jonathan DuBose (guitar); Neal Caine (acoustic bass); Arthur Latin (drums); String Orchestra.
A noted young star on the Broadway stage, with major roles in THE PAJAMA GAME, THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, and other shows, Kelli O'Hara makes her pop debut with WONDER IN THE WORLD, co-produced and arranged by her former co-star Harry Connick, Jr. A mellow collection of surprising pop covers, originals and jazz standards, WONDER IN THE WORLD is notable for Connick's tasteful piano and O'Hara's clear, bell-like vocals. Highlights include the O'Hara original "Here Now," a tender cover of James Taylor's "Fire and Rain," and the gentle closer, "Make Someone Happy."