Odom Jr. performs at McKnight Center

Accompanied by a pianist, guitarist and percussionist, Leslie Odom Jr. took the stage Friday at the McKnight Center to uproarious applause. The songs began immediately, starting the night off with the Hamilton classic of “Wait for It.”

After that, Odom brought out his own “Winter Song.” He then took a turn, singing both in French and English for “Autumn Leaves.”

Odom then went on with several Nat King Cole songs, including “Mona Lisa,”

“Straighten

Up and Fly

Right,” “Un- forgettable” and “When I Fall In Love.”

Next on the list was “L.O.V.E,” which Odom dang in multiple languages including French, Spanish, Italian and even Japanese.

Odom then moved on to his “favorite” song of the night, a rendition of “The Sunny Side of the Street.” Odom took the mic and spoke briefly.

“I still find,” Odom said, “So many reasons a day to smile.”

Odom then sang a slow “If you just smile” with a smooth bass solo by Eric England nestled inside the Nat King Cole song.

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