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Review 1 for Joe Jackson

5 / 5

One of the best concerts I've ever seen!

Montalvo @

- Saratoga @

, CA @

- Thu, Oct 4, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Hard to pick just one. @

Setlist: N/A @

Opening act(s): None, and none needed! @

Posted 10/06/2012

by BMWIsetta

Location:Carmel-by-the-Sea

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This is the third time I've seen Joe Jackson, and without a doubt the best show ever! I've been to 7 or 8 dozen concerts, and this was one of the best. A combination of old and new material, Joe and band out did themselves. The band was great, and it was nice to hear some of the old music played with a larger band. The last JJ concert I attended was for Rain, and he had a trio. This time around was much fuller, and hearing Invisible Man was outstanding!.

Villa Montalvo was a perfect venue. Not too large. The sound system was awesome! Parking was quick and efficient via shuttle buses from West Valley College. Joe played for 1hr and 50 mins. It took 25 mins to get back to the car.

I'm not usually this positive about anything! It really was that good.

Montalvo @

- Saratoga @

, CA @

- Thu, Oct 4, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Hard to pick just one. @

Setlist: N/A @

Opening act(s): None, and none needed! @

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Review 2 for Joe Jackson

5 / 5

Joe Jackson is Back!

Michigan Theater @

- Ann Arbor @

, MI @

- Thu, Sep 27, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Instrumentation of tuba and accordion on Is She Really Going Out With Him. Joe has played it a million times but we still love the fun of it all. @

Opening act(s): None @

Posted 09/30/2012

by dpzimbra

Location:Ann Arbor, MI

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Joe pays tribute to the Duke with about half of the show dedicated to his rendition of some of Ellington's best work. The musicians in the Bigger Band were as expected most excellent especially Regina Carter on violin. This is the third time seeing Joe at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor, MI -- which is a perfect venue for his talents. This one was special for me since my 22 year old daughter went with me to the show with some of my 50 something year old pals. One of her favorite songs when she was about six was ISRGOWH. So it was cool to have her part of the standing sing along at the end of the show. If you have never seen a Joe Jackson show, just know that you gotta go.

Michigan Theater @

- Ann Arbor @

, MI @

- Thu, Sep 27, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Instrumentation of tuba and accordion on Is She Really Going Out With Him. Joe has played it a million times but we still love the fun of it all. @

Opening act(s): None @

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Review 3 for Joe Jackson

5 / 5

Joe Jackson at the Michigan Theater

Michigan Theater @

- Ann Arbor @

, MI @

- Thu, Sep 27, 2012 @

Favorite moment: The song "Is She Really Going Out With Him" that included the tuba. @

Opening act(s): None @

Posted 09/30/2012

by xyz12

Location:Ann Arbor, Michigan

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This was great. The combination of his older tunes along with his arrangements of Duke Ellington pieces worked well. Some of the instruments used were unique, such as including the tuba on his old songs. Jackson and his band sounded great, together, whether in his own tunes or the Ellington arrangements. His Ellington arrangements were quite unique, in many cases, and took new turns from other arrangements I've heard. Ellington fans looking for new renditions might enjoy his new album, "The Duke." For his own songs, some of the arrangements were somewhat unique to bring a new light to them, while others were played more as I remember them and a nice shot of nostalgia, either way.

Michigan Theater @

- Ann Arbor @

, MI @

- Thu, Sep 27, 2012 @

Favorite moment: The song "Is She Really Going Out With Him" that included the tuba. @

Opening act(s): None @

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Review 4 for Joe Jackson

5 / 5

Joe Jackson, Sharper Than Ever

Music Center at Strathmore @

- N. Bethesda @

, MD @

- Sat, Sep 15, 2012 @

Favorite moment: When Alison Cornell sang in Portugese and Is She Really Going out with Him-a toss up. @

Opening act(s): None. They played 2 hours and 20 minutes without a break. @

Posted 09/17/2012

by Drumstar26

Location:Maryland

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I have to admit that I totally lost track of JJ from the 80's. I go to Strathmore because I love the venue. The treat I had Saturday night, which was the first date of JJ's new tour, was a revelation. The best way to express how good this show was, is that if I knew every song, I could not have enjoyed it more.

First of all, I didn't know that JJ just released a tribute CD to Duke Ellington. So, the song mix was about 50-50 Duke to JJ. The Duke arrangements were very rocked out and a joy to listen to; and, I forgot that I acutally remembered about half a dozen Joe Jackson tunes.

The key to how good the show was, was how fabulous a band JJ put together. First you had the man, himself, an extraordinary pianist and occasional accordianist. The percussion section was hot, with Mike Smith (I think) on the kit and a gal on congas, etc. These folks, along with the bass guitarist (who sometimes played an upright as well as a tuba) were the pulse of the band. If that was it, I would have still been happy.

But, Joe brought in a wonderful violinist and a second keyboard player who also had great vocals (Alison Cornell). These two really made the difference from it being a really good show to being a fabulously unforgettable experience.

Don't miss it!!

Music Center at Strathmore @

- N. Bethesda @

, MD @

- Sat, Sep 15, 2012 @

Favorite moment: When Alison Cornell sang in Portugese and Is She Really Going out with Him-a toss up. @

Opening act(s): None. They played 2 hours and 20 minutes without a break. @

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Review 5 for Joe Jackson

5 / 5

Joe Jackson - Wilbur Theater Boston - 9/19/2012

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Wed, Sep 19, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Loved the new stuff but he's still killer on the older pieces. @

Setlist: It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
Be My Number Two
Real Men
In a Sentimental Mood
Caravan
You Can’t Get What You Want (Till You Know What You Want)
Breaking Us in Two
I'm Beginning to See the Light / Taking the 'A' Train / Cotton Tail
Mood Indigo
Rockin' in Rhythm
Invisible Man
My House
Home Town
Perdido / Satin Doll
The Mooche / Black and Tan Fantasy
Another World
Target
Steppin' Out
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
Encore:
Is She Really Going Out With Him?
Sunday Papers
A Slow Song @

Opening act(s): None @

Posted 10/15/2012

by Anonymous

Location:Boston, MA

I purchased these tickets without knowing about Joe's new CD which is a tribute to Duke Ellington. In fact the tour is billed as a Duke tribute and that may have made me hesitate had I known that.
Glad I didn't - Joe was magnificent as usual, I enjoyed the "Joe Jackson" treatment give to Ellington's music and the "bigger band" was simply amazing. This is the 5th or 6th time I've seen Joe and every time was a showcase of his talent as a singer/songwriter, musician, arranger, and top notch at hiring an amazing group of musicians (7 pieces this time) for the particular tour. He wove in many favorites from his entire catalog.

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Wed, Sep 19, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Loved the new stuff but he's still killer on the older pieces. @

Opening act(s): None @

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Review 6 for Joe Jackson

5 / 5

Joe Jackson + Orpheum Theatre = Amazing Evening

Orpheum Theatre @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sat, Oct 6, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Encore song "Is She Really Going Out With Him" @

Opening act(s): none @

Posted 10/12/2012

by RealtorConnie

Location:Southern California

Great evening with some amazing music at an excellent venue with great parking very reasonable!

Orpheum Theatre @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sat, Oct 6, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Encore song "Is She Really Going Out With Him" @

Opening act(s): none @

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Review 7 for Joe Jackson

5 / 5

Class act

Orpheum Theatre @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sat, Oct 6, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Bits of paper were falling from over the stage and Joe was joking about there being a wedding or something upstairs @

Setlist: covered everything from Look sharp to The Duke @

Opening act(s): None @

Posted 10/12/2012

by BobbyOhshow

Location:La Verne, Ca.

Joe was really enjoying himself on this night. His piano playing and singing were in fine form. The band was tight and the sound was great. .They played a mix of joe's older songs and music from the newest LP "The Duke"

Orpheum Theatre @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sat, Oct 6, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Bits of paper were falling from over the stage and Joe was joking about there being a wedding or something upstairs @

Setlist: covered everything from Look sharp to The Duke @

Opening act(s): None @

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Review 8 for Joe Jackson

5 / 5

We grew old with JJ

Town Hall @

- New York @

, NY @

- Sat, Sep 22, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Meeting Adam Rogers after the concert.
Like meeting Graham Maybe in 1981 in Stuttgart @

Setlist: Is she really going out with him, Take the A train, Play me a slow song @

Opening act(s): I was decent not to take the playlist and thensaw another guy taking it... @

Posted 10/10/2012

by GermanHankinMoscow

Location:Moscow

An unforgettable 2 concerts, for which I flew in 18 hours from Moscow. JJ has accompanied my life since I was 15, and most fans in the baudience were close to, or above the half-century. Everything was perfect, the old and the new (old) songs. The only sad thing is, that in another 15 years we all, both JJ and the audience will be close to - or in pension age. A magnificent evening!!!

Town Hall @

- New York @

, NY @

- Sat, Sep 22, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Meeting Adam Rogers after the concert.
Like meeting Graham Maybe in 1981 in Stuttgart @

Setlist: Is she really going out with him, Take the A train, Play me a slow song @

Opening act(s): I was decent not to take the playlist and thensaw another guy taking it... @

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Review 9 for Joe Jackson

5 / 5

Fabulous music and musicians!!

Orpheum Theatre @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sat, Oct 6, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Couldn't pick one! @

Setlist: Duke Ellington medleys and Breaking Us In Two and others from Night & Day album @

Posted 10/10/2012

by singingchef

Location:Orpheum Theater, Los Angeles

Joe gives one of the best music concerts around with an impressive group of musicians to support him. This is the 3rd concert I've seen of his in the past 20 years and he only gets better!!!

Orpheum Theatre @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sat, Oct 6, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Couldn't pick one! @

Setlist: Duke Ellington medleys and Breaking Us In Two and others from Night & Day album @

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Review 10 for Joe Jackson

5 / 5

Joe Jackson - Great but No Opener!

Orpheum Theatre @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sat, Oct 6, 2012 @

Opening act(s): NONE! Read above!! @

Posted 10/09/2012

by Taxcoach

The Joe Jackson show was great - he was fantastic as always, the new material was awesome. The entire show was fantastic. Except for one thing: the advertisement for the show listed an "opening act". The tickets said the show started at 8pm. We got there at 8:20, and to our surprise, Joe Jackson was already in his 4th song! No opening band. Very misleading, and incredibly dissappointing.

Orpheum Theatre @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sat, Oct 6, 2012 @

Opening act(s): NONE! Read above!! @

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Review 11 for Joe Jackson

5 / 5

Joe Jackson sent me to the moon!

Montalvo @

- Saratoga @

, CA @

- Thu, Oct 4, 2012 @

Favorite moment: The Duke's "Caravan." Off the charts! @

Posted 10/09/2012

by Stickbug59

Location:Palo Alto

I have attended hundreds of concerts (from Sinatra and Streisand to Hendrix and the Stones) over the years. I attended Joe Jackson's concert not all that familiar with his work.
Was i surprised! He and his band were outstanding. Musicianship was superb. He shared the stage with the most amazing and talented group of musicians. He did his hits as well as his new album of Ellington classics. Loved him. Simply amazing. What a treat.

Montalvo @

- Saratoga @

, CA @

- Thu, Oct 4, 2012 @

Favorite moment: The Duke's "Caravan." Off the charts! @

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Review 12 for Joe Jackson

5 / 5

Joe Jackson & His Bigger Band

Orpheum Theatre @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sat, Oct 6, 2012 @

Favorite moment: When Joe's left hand gave out during a song and he shook off the pain and with a rousing cheer from the audience, he soldiered on. @

Posted 10/09/2012

by Wanderinwalt

Location:We - Are young but getting old before our time

Joe's Duke Ellington renditions were like bright fresh paint on your favorite carousel horse. Remembering Mom & Dad's music through Joe Jackson's take on The Duke's ancient gems brought about a flood of emotions and memories and an overpowering urge to tap my feet and snap my fingers. Joe's emotional connection to "Hometown", first set up by his monologue before he played this plum, brought a lump to my throat as he sang it with all his soul bare for us to see. Joe Jackson's music is not for everyone. That pensive LA crowd, full of "odd ducks" from every era, finally realized during his last 5 songs that all of us are quite unique to be Joe Jackson fans, and with every Joe Jackson melody we hear on the radio from last Saturday night forward, will forever pause to contemplate the astounding depth of this musical chameleon's heart and talent. I count myself as fortunate to have wished Joe a good evening and received his nod of acknowledgment when we walked behind the Orpheum on our way back to our car prior to the show. Joe's music will always be with us... We....Are young but getting old before our time.....

Orpheum Theatre @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sat, Oct 6, 2012 @

Favorite moment: When Joe's left hand gave out during a song and he shook off the pain and with a rousing cheer from the audience, he soldiered on. @

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Review 13 for Joe Jackson

5 / 5

Joe Jackson & his band were on fire!

Orpheum Theatre @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sat, Oct 6, 2012 @

Favorite moment: "Stepping Out" jam, and the tuba-accordion encore of "Is She Really Going Out With Him" @

Opening act(s): No opening act - 2 hours of Joe and his amazing band @

Posted 10/09/2012

by Anonymous

This is one of the best concerts I have ever attended. Joe was in top form, and his singing, playing and arranging was to-notch. His band was incredible, and several friend of mine who also attended agreed with me that this had to be one of the greatest bands we have ever seen.

Orpheum Theatre @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sat, Oct 6, 2012 @

Favorite moment: "Stepping Out" jam, and the tuba-accordion encore of "Is She Really Going Out With Him" @

Opening act(s): No opening act - 2 hours of Joe and his amazing band @

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Review 14 for Joe Jackson

5 / 5

Joe Jackson & the Bigger Band rolls a seven

Orpheum Theatre @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sat, Oct 6, 2012 @

Favorite moment: the violin in Breaking us in two.Also, when my wife Nancy got Joe's setlist after the show. @

Setlist: Dif for girls,you can't get what u want,breaking us in 2,invisable man,hometown, another world,target,Steppin out,is she really going out with him,sundays papers,some cool jazzy stuff in their,and slow song @

Opening act(s): none @

Posted 10/08/2012

by cmmwiz

Location:simi valley

The sound 15 rows away was perfect. Joe's voice never sounded better.We all thought his new band was tight. It was a great show. Had a great time!

Orpheum Theatre @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sat, Oct 6, 2012 @

Favorite moment: the violin in Breaking us in two.Also, when my wife Nancy got Joe's setlist after the show. @

Opening act(s): none @

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Review 15 for Joe Jackson

5 / 5

Joe Jackson & Bigger Band

Orpheum Theatre @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sat, Oct 6, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Singing "Stepped Into" (I think that is the title, from "Night and Day" album) @

Opening act(s): none @

Posted 10/08/2012

by Anonymous

Location:Los Angeles

Joe was awesome and surrounding himself with crack musicians, especially Sue, his long-time percussionist. He's become an amazing showman.

Orpheum Theatre @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sat, Oct 6, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Singing "Stepped Into" (I think that is the title, from "Night and Day" album) @

Opening act(s): none @

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Review 16 for Joe Jackson

5 / 5

Joe Jackson Duke-Masonic Auditorium, SF, CA

Nob Hill Masonic Auditorium @

- San Francisco @

, CA @

- Fri, Oct 5, 2012 @

Favorite moment: My highlight - a rousing version of "Sunday Papers" that featured a great organ solo from Joe! @

Opening act(s): none @

Posted 10/08/2012

by Dmcsean

Location:San Francisco, CA

Very impressive show from Joe Jackson's latest band which included 2 jazz greats: Regina Carter on violin & Nate Smith (formerly of Dave Holland's quintet) on drums.

About 40% of the concert were Duke Ellington songs from Joe's latest effort, The Duke. The other 60% were hits from throughout Joe's career with - as always - marvelous new arrangements to showcase the immensely talented band.

Highly recommended

Nob Hill Masonic Auditorium @

- San Francisco @

, CA @

- Fri, Oct 5, 2012 @

Favorite moment: My highlight - a rousing version of "Sunday Papers" that featured a great organ solo from Joe! @

Opening act(s): none @

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Review 17 for Joe Jackson

5 / 5

Rocked the House

Montalvo @

- Saratoga @

, CA @

- Thu, Oct 4, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Too many, but if I had to select one.....Breaking Us in Two with teh tuba as the lead instrument. @

Opening act(s): None @

Posted 10/08/2012

by Anonymous

Location:Santa Clara, CA

Joe Jackson came in and delivered a show that will remain in my best shows forever. 3rd time seeing him and honestly brought a mixture of his new Duke Ellington "Mash-ups" (as he called them) and timeless Joe Jackson hits.

Backed by an incredible group of musians, brought it all and left nothing on the table.

FANTASTIC!!!!!!!

Montalvo @

- Saratoga @

, CA @

- Thu, Oct 4, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Too many, but if I had to select one.....Breaking Us in Two with teh tuba as the lead instrument. @

Opening act(s): None @

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Review 18 for Joe Jackson

5 / 5

Creative interpreter and writer, unique voice

Nob Hill Masonic Auditorium @

- San Francisco @

, CA @

- Fri, Oct 5, 2012 @

Favorite moment: all. @

Posted 10/08/2012

by zobee

Location:San Francisco

I wish I could have a recording of this concert which brought to life his recent Duke Ellington cd and will help me better appreciate the cd, which I had found a bit flat and remote. The live show was exceptional. The band so well rehearsed and brilliant, I wish I hear the songs as I heard them that night. Frankly, I could do without the oldies in the encore - that's not what I went for. I went because I loved Rain, his cds in the late 80"s were the my song track at that time and I love Duke Ellington and hoped he could bring the songs to life. I did love hearing the old songs done fresh and rethought as we and culture change and discover. But I'm not there to recreate the past. He's a current artist and I wish he didn't feel like he has to do an oldies tour to satisfy the audience. He doesn't.

Nob Hill Masonic Auditorium @

- San Francisco @

, CA @

- Fri, Oct 5, 2012 @

Favorite moment: all. @

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Review 19 for Joe Jackson

4 / 5

More 80's please

Orpheum Theatre @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sat, Oct 6, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Is she really going out with him @

Posted 10/08/2012

by lovepterri

Location:los angeles

I loved the show. JJ is a very talented musician, there is no one like him. Great band. I just wish he could have played more of the 80's hits like Fool's in Love, One More Time, Look Sharp etc.

Orpheum Theatre @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sat, Oct 6, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Is she really going out with him @

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Review 20 for Joe Jackson

5 / 5

Joe Jackson is still amazing

Orpheum Theatre @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sat, Oct 6, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Chinatown directly into Steppin Out. @

Opening act(s): na @

Posted 10/08/2012

by gofortyniners

Location:Santa Clarita, CA

Great blend of the new music and older hits. All band members incredibly talented!

Orpheum Theatre @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sat, Oct 6, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Chinatown directly into Steppin Out. @

Opening act(s): na @

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