Jacob Collier, who plays Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg, Florida on May 6, 2024.
Though keyboards are his strongest suit, it wouldn’t be shocking if Jacob Collier can play every instrument known to man. The English wunderkind already had a hell of a year, too.
The 29-year-old played “Both Sides, Now” at the Grammys with Joni Mitchell three months ago, and his new album Djesse Vol. 4 sees his smooth baritone take on tracks fast enough to get you out of bed in the morning, and some that’ll keep you in the sheets all day.
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Josh Bradley is Creative Loafing Tampa's resident live music freak. He started freelancing with the paper in 2020 at the age of 18, and has since covered, announced, and previewed numerous live shows in Tampa Bay. Check the music section in print and online every week for the latest in local live music.