Not your average, everyday, run of the mill jazz muscian

I love jazz. I absolutely love jazz. I love blues too.

He's a brilliant artist.

He's ok.

He's in the spectrum of musicians like Michael Buble and Peter Cincotti who are kind of jazz lite.

He's no Harry Connick Jr.

No, he's not.
BUT he's a great talent.

Erik your right he's no Harry Connick Jr. But that's because Harry is more big band then jazz. If you go and listen to Jamie's album 'Pointless Nostalgic' you'll hear his heavy jazz background. But if he's not your cup of tea then he is not your cup of tea

No, Victor, he's not Harry Connick Jr. because he's just not as talented a singer or a piano player. He's a pop musician with some jazz chops. Harry Connick Jr. has deep roots in New Orleans style jazz: if you think he's only big band, you haven't listened to much of his music.

That's not to say that Cullum's music isn't enjoyable. It is, but he's closer to Kenny G than Herbie Hancock.

Actually I'm a huge Harry Connick Jr. fan. I love him. Seen him every time he comes to Los Angeles. He's an amazing artist that deserves more credit then he gets.

My only point is that Harry is mostly Big Biand. His New Orleans jazz has only been a recent phenomenon. All his older stuff (from when his 'When Harry Met Sally Days to just a few years ago) has been closer to Big Band than to traditional jazz. In fact every time I have seen him in concert he has had his big band with him rather than a traditional small jazz band.

But Jamie has also gone away from his earlier traditional jazz sound. But it's the closest why to categorize him. Both artists have amazing concerts. Both have amazing qualities. But with Jamie you get a more personal experience just because he isn't nearly as big as Harry. Neither is better than the other. But thank god they are both here.

I'll have to disagree with you Victor. He's from New Orleans. And he's married to a Boulder girl, so he's been around here a lot.

I don't know how you separate big band from traditional jazz, when some of the best jazz music (Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Stan Kenton, Jones-Lewis), is created by big bands.

I've listened to Cullum for years, and he's fine for what he does. I just don't think he's a top tier talent.