Joe Jackson was notably accompanied by his faithful bassist, Graham Maby, on Tuesday July 6 on the stage of the Fémina theater in Bordeaux
Thierry DAVID / “SOUTH WEST”
Cleverly, the first quarter of the set methodically alternates excerpts from the very first album (“Look Sharp”, 1979) and the very last (“Fool”, 2019). Enough to light the fuse and reassure everyone: it is indeed a best-of that his “Sing, You Sinners” tour offers.
In impeccable French and with a humor that hits the mark, Jackson explains a few songs before launching into four solo-piano titles that touch the heart: “Real Men” upsets, its cover of Joni Mitchell inspires… We find ourselves dreaming of the see one day like this, in a solo recital.
Then it was standing that the public applauded the end of the concert, carried by five unstoppable hits, including the immortal “It’s Different for Girls”, the incandescent “I’m the Man” and a flexible “Steppin’ Out”. and jazzy, served as the ultimate coda. High class.
Tuesday 5 July at the Théâtre Fémina, Bordeaux.