John Legend

There is no question that John Legend is a supreme talent. The American soul man sings beautifully and plays piano with dazzling spontaneity, leading an impeccable virtuoso band through tightly woven arrangements of songs. Unfortunately, some of the emotion of his music is lost in an arena setting – a jazz club would be more fitting – but he is nevertheless fantastic. Neil McCormick Liverpool Echo Arena ( johnlegend.com), tonight, and touring