»Chic meets Herbie Hancock for the next generation«
Reuben James on his music
Pianist, singer and composer Reuben James is one of the most exciting voices on the current UK jazz scene, elegantly blending jazz, funk and soul with modern pop. He has established himself as a »musician’s musician« and has been featuring on projects with Stormzy, Disclosure, Liam Payne, Sam Smith, James Bay, Little Mix and Lang Lang as well as scoring the hit streaming series »Ted Lasso«. His virtuoso piano playing, soulful, warm voice and his unerring sense of groove creates an unforgettable experience – in an intimate jazz club just as on large festival stages. Reuben James’ latest album »Big People Music« features a star-studded line-up of international guests, including Jamie Cullum, Emeli Sandé, US trumpeter Theo Croker and Joe Armon-Jones from the Ezra Collective. Funky rhythms, jazzy improvisations, soulful harmonies and catchy pop melodies characterise his refined and captivating compositions, which work just as well on a concert stage as they do on a club dance floor or on the radio, yet are far from being mainstream music. Reuben James will play on the Seebühne in a trio line-up.
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What the press say:
»Reuben James is a kind of Steely Dan for the R&B generation: full-on jazz sensibilities and harmonies running through accessible and engaging music.«
London Jazz News
»One of the most exciting and creatively assured artists that have emerged in recent years.«
Stereofox
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In partnership with THE DORF
Reuben James: vocals, Fender Rhodes
Nathan Shingler: drums
Immanuel Simelani: double bass
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Fotos: Jesaja Hizkia
