Leslie Odom, Jr.

On 31 October 2026 at The London Palladium in London, Leslie Odom, Jr. steps in as a modern crooner with a sound that blends vocal jazz, soul and orchestral pop. Raised between church choirs and theater training, and revealed to many through Hamilton, he now puts the spotlight firmly on the songs. His live set favors a supple baritone and understated arrangements, moving with ease from standards to original material drawn from albums like Leslie Odom Jr., Mr., and When a Crooner Dies, with occasional nods to his film and stage collaborations. The direction is clear: phrasing first, groove kept close to the pocket, ballads shaped by piano or strings, and hooks that stay with you without the need for vocal pyrotechnics. Backed by a tight band, Odom treats each piece like a short scene, letting space and dynamics do their work and keeping melody and text front and center, connecting Broadway craft to contemporary songwriting with warmth and clarity.