Jazz star Midón is breathtakingly good

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Cherry-picking songs from his two acclaimed albums - particularly the current World Within a World - the 39-year-old often came perilously, joyously close to upstaging himself.

A rapt crowd hung on Midón's every note. There were bursts of applause for his flamenco flourishes and complex funk excursions, for his high falsetto wails and George Benson-style scats. His uncanny vocal jazz trumpet imitation, delivered - lips pursed à la Dizzy - in synch with his guitar, sparked whistles, foot-stomping, declarations of love. An unassuming yet hugely charismatic presence, Midón chatted amiably, telling of his leap from Miami session musician to (initially) struggling New York-based solo performer; the expansive Sunshine I Can Fly, co-written early on with Louie Vega, felt like glorious vindication of a singular talent.

Lyrics were socially aware, sung occasionally in Spanish. Hooks, harmonies and melodies were at a premium. Breathtakingly good, Raul Midón is on his way to household-name status. The rooms can only get bigger.

Raul Midon
Barbican Hall
Barbican Hall
Silk Street
EC2