Nu-soul impresario Jamie Lidell has certainly been causing a stir in Europe following the release of his recent album Jim, with critical acclaim continuing to be heaped on the Berlin-based performer. Signed to seminal indie label Warp, Lidell’s album has seen a variety of identities talk up his importance, including Feist, Jools Holland and Beck.
One of his most notable admirers, however, has put his money where his mouth is (so to speak), making Lidell an offer he simply can’t refuse! The piano man himself, Elton John – who clearly displays rather astute tastes when it comes to modern music, having talked up Australia’s Pnau late last year – has invited Jamie on his ‘Red Piano’ tour throughout Europe this northern summer.
“Sir Elton is very excited to announce the hotly-tipped up-and-coming new star Jamie Lidell as special guest on all the Red Piano shows,” a press release proudly proclaimed. “With a gold-lame-clad live persona, Red Piano audiences are in for a real treat when Jamie opens the show.”
