Pop: jamiroquai

It's been a while, some three years, but it's business as usual for Jamiroquai with Jay Kay (left) lipping off in the press again, "Canned Heat" zooming into the upper reaches of the charts and the forthcoming Synkronised due to provide them with another global hit. The music hasn't changed much but it seems audiences still want to lap up their rather

ex-urban jazz funk while on-stage, Kay and his crew give the punters what they want as well. He can sing live, the band are tight and funky and if you're a fan, the average ticket price of pounds 20 on this arena tour should be money well spent.

International Arena Cardiff (01222 224488) Mon; Centre, Brighton (0870 900 9100) Wed

Tim Perry