This past Tuesday I downloaded the long awaited new release from the young jazzier piano player and crooner Jamie Cullum. Listed as THE ONE MAN BRITISH INVASION, Jamie and his band hit the stage of Town Hall in NYC last night. After a decent set by Imelda May, who is no slouch vocally herself, Jamie entered to thunderous applause.He led his guys through the ropes with no specific play list, play what he felt is the way he described it. He really appreciated his band mates for he introduced them each by name 3 times, and each time a solo was undertaken. Long on jams and improvs, Jaime displayed his outstanding piano playing, while the vocals sometimes sounded like a guy who smoked 3 packs of Luckies, which is not necessarily a bad thing.
Funny story about him hitting the news stand,picking up a copy of TIME OUT to see their recommendations for shows this week. He sees JAIME CULLUM: TOWN HALL SOLD OUT, a proudly reads the short synopsis to his band mates " Jaime Cullum is a cross between the worst aspects of Harry Connick and Billy Joel". Oh well, he does have a great sense of humor.
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