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Castello di Udine, July 15, 2025<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At this year\u2019s Udin&Jazz festival<\/a>, themed around \u201cgenerations,\u201d Jacob Collier brought an unforgettable display of musical brilliance to the Castello di Udine stage. Already established as a once-in-a-generation talent \u2014 whether as a vocalist, arranger, songwriter, pianist, or multi-instrumentalist \u2014 Collier offered a show that reminded us why he\u2019s considered a true visionary in contemporary music.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though fully capable of performing alone, he was joined by a remarkable ensemble: Parijita on backing vocals, guitar, and percussion; Erin Bentlage on vocals and keyboards; Ben Jones on guitar; Robin Mullarkey on bass and keyboards; and Christian Euman on drums. Together, they delivered a genre-bending, high-energy performance, drawing primarily from Collier\u2019s Djesse<\/em> series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Audience as Instrument, Stage as Playground<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After a short orchestral intro, Collier bounded onto the stage with irrepressible energy, immediately engaging the crowd in melodic call-and-response before launching into \u201c100,000 Voices\u201d from Djesse Vol. 4<\/em>. The band followed in, and with it, a whirlwind of virtuosic interplay began.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ben Jones\u2019s guitar solo was a standout, drawing audible gasps from the audience, while Collier himself dashed across the stage, effortlessly switching between instruments. On \u201cWell,\u201d performed on his Strandberg electric guitar, the band leaned into a heavier rock sound. The vocal harmonies on the bridge were so pristine, it was hard to believe they were live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A quieter moment followed with \u201cWherever I Go,\u201d a duet with 20-year-old Parijita. Despite it being her first tour with the band, her performance was deeply assured \u2014 a voice full of poise and soul far beyond her years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Language of Mountains, Harmonies of the Heart<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Before performing \u201cLittle Blue\u201d (which he humorously renamed Piccolo Blu<\/em> for the Italian crowd), Collier welcomed the audience and confessed, in his typically humble way, that he was nervous because he could see the mountains and imagined they could hear his music. Alone on stage with his Taylor 5-string acoustic guitar, he introduced the song with, \u201cThis one\u2019s in E-flat major.\u201d The stripped-back intimacy of this moment, paired with audience participation on the choruses, was one of the evening\u2019s most touching. Erin Bentlage joined on the second verse, and Collier conducted the final tone with the crowd, crafting a choral moment both spontaneous and sublime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFeel\u201d followed \u2014 another stunning duet with Parijita in a slow 6\/8 groove, beautifully anchored by Christian Euman\u2019s sensitive drumming. They playfully harmonized the word \u201cUdine\u201d at the end, showing how even a tightly produced show can leave room for Collier\u2019s joyful improvisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDon\u2019t You Know,\u201d from his first release In My Room, became a showcase of Collier\u2019s full multi-instrumentalist flair. He began on percussion, added chord cues on piano, took over on upright bass for the chorus, and bounced across the stage with tambourine in hand. The seamless switch into a piano solo after a percussion-led jam was so smooth it defied belief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Harmonizer and the Human Connection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of Collier\u2019s signature tools \u2014 the harmonizer, a real-time vocal processing synth \u2014 took center stage for Burt Bacharach\u2019s \u201cClose to You.\u201d His use of technology never overshadows the emotion; instead, it amplifies the sense of awe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He then strapped on his electric bass for two funk-driven tracks, \u201cTime Alone With You\u201d and \u201cAll I Need.\u201d During the latter, he topped things off with a synth solo. At this point, the question had to be asked: is there anything he can\u2019t<\/em> do?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking a breath to address the audience directly, Collier reflected on the power of music. \u201cMusic is amazing \u2014 it feels like magic,\u201d he said. \u201cIt doesn\u2019t discriminate. Everybody is welcome, and music works as an equalizer.\u201d His words lingered as he sat down at the piano and played a stunning cover of Billy Joel\u2019s \u201cShe\u2019s Always A Woman,\u201d which flowed seamlessly into his own \u201cWitness Me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And of course, no Collier show is complete without conducting the audience in an impromptu multi-part choir. Sitting among the crowd, he shaped a three-part harmony from scratch \u2014 another moment of musical communion that felt both playful and profound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Generations on Stage, Celebration in the Air<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Before the final songs, Collier took time to thank everyone \u2014 his band, crew, and even the local festival volunteers, many of whom were young teens in green shirts helping make the night possible. He acknowledged them with genuine gratitude, calling them \u201cthe next generation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main set closed with \u201cOver You\u201d and \u201cBox of Stars.\u201d Parijita stepped to the front with a rap verse, and as the crowd joined in on the chant \u201cGet up on your feet,\u201d the atmosphere turned into a celebration \u2014 part concert, part joyful dance party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Returning for an encore, Collier delivered a rousing \u201cSomebody to Love\u201d by Queen, but not before delighting the Italian crowd with a spontaneous rendition of \u201cVolare.\u201d It was a perfect nod to the local audience \u2014 heartfelt, sincere, and delivered with a smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jacob Collier\u2019s performance at the 35th Udin&Jazz Festival didn\u2019t just showcase technical mastery. It was a generous, collaborative, and emotionally open experience \u2014 a vivid testament to how the next generation honors the past while forging something entirely new. And in the stunning, relaxed setting of Castello di Udine, the music had space to breathe, to connect, and to shine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more info about Jacob Collier, his music and tour visit www.jacobcollier.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more of our concert reviews here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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