Paolo Conte

A loose, loping jazz sound, a gravelly, Tom Waits-style croon, and an exquisitely world-weary yet deeply romantic outlook make this Italian singer’s shows an absolute joy. Conjuring up a rarified blend of tango, blues and melancholic late night balladry, Conte evokes a dreamlike mix of Argentinean folk with New Orleans jazz. The results are irresistibly intoxicating, especially when you bear in mind he used to be a lawyer.