Harry Connick, Jr.

It’s easy to forget among Harry Connick, Jr.’s various acting gigs and his stint as an American Idol judge that the guy is one mean musician. His undeniable charm and good looks made him a natural to move beyond music, but his New Orleans roots and musical education — his parents owned a record store, and he performed classical and jazz piano starting as a 5-year-old — have served him well, leading to 16 million albums sold, several Grammys and 10 No. 1 albums on the jazz charts. His concerts are a joyful trip through big-band and poppy jazz styles, and his between-song banter is some of the best in the business.

Mon, July 20, at 7:30 pm • $50-$125 • INB Performing Arts Center • 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. • inbpac.com • 279-7000