Tap Into Soul with Solomon Jaye
Tap Into Soul with Solomon Jaye is a high‐energy, cross‐genre fusion of music, dance, and pure excitement that reimagines the great soul songbook for today’s audiences. Blending **multi‐octave** vocals, world‐class tap dancing, and a live band on a soulful setlist, the show moves effortlessly from the 1950s to the present—celebrating the music of James Brown, Al Green, Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind & Fire, Bruno Mars, and more while weaving in contemporary grooves and surprises along the way.
From the moment the lights go up, Tap Into Soul invites audiences into a rhythm‐soaked world where the singer is also the drummer, using his feet as a living percussion instrument that trades riffs with the band. Signature lightning‐fast footwork, unexpected instrumental solos, and call‐and‐response moments keep the evening crackling with spontaneity, turning classic hits like “I Feel Good,” “Let’s Stay Together,” “Superstition,” and “September” into fresh, theatrical experiences built for the intimacy of The Lyric Theater stage.
As a headlining entertainer with EPIC Arts Management, Solomon Jaye has honed this production on stages across the U.S. and internationally, sharing bills and collaborations with Grammy‐winning and nominated artists including Pentatonix, Jessie J, Robin Thicke, David Foster, Mindi Abair, and Broadway powerhouse Shoshana Bean. His performances are known for combining the vocal flair of legends like Sam Cooke and Stevie Wonder with the kinetic movement and charisma of James Brown and Sammy Davis Jr., creating a one‐of‐a‐kind “one‐man spectacular” that feels both retro and completely current. Whether headlining performing arts centers or packing music festivals, Jaye’s artistry centers on connection—using humor, storytelling, and improvisation to break the wall between artist and audience.
Recent performances of Tap Into Soul at the Belt Performing Arts Center in Montana drew rave response from both audiences and presenters, underscoring the show’s emotional impact, broad appeal and powerful message of unity. Great Falls‐area coverage praised the production as “a high‐energy, cross‐genre fusion of music, dance, and pure excitement” and highlighted how the show “moves effortlessly across generations—celebrating classic soul favorites while weaving in contemporary hits.” One audience member captured the spirit of the evening by sharing that “Solomon Jaye was not only a talented multifaceted performer, but also a messenger of goodwill at a time when we need a reminder that we have much more in common than not,” a sentiment echoed by local students and families who experienced his outreach events and left the theater energized and inspired.
At The Lyric Theater in Blue Island, Tap Into Soul becomes a full‐evening experience: doors open at 3:00 p.m. so guests can settle in, grab a drink, and feel the room build before the 4:00 p.m. curtain. Once the show starts, expect a tight, concert‐style set that flows like a live mixtape—part vintage soul review, part dance concert, part intimate club show—designed to have listeners singing along, clapping on the backbeat, and occasionally up on their feet. The Lyric’s cabaret seating, state‐of‐the‐art sound, and commitment to a comfortable, distraction‐free environment make it the ideal space to experience the nuance of Jaye’s vocals, the detail of his tap rhythms, and the interplay between artist and band.
Tap Into Soul is perfect for fans of live R&B, Motown, jazz‐inflected pop, hoofer style tap dance, and anyone who simply misses the feeling of a great band in a great room. Couples looking for a unique date, groups of friends planning a Sunday outing, longtime theatergoers, and younger audiences discovering this music for the first time will all find something to love in the show’s blend of nostalgia, virtuosity, and contemporary edge. With limited seating and a one‐night‐only engagement, this is your chance to experience an evening that critics and audiences describe as electric, heartfelt, and unforgettable—an invitation to tap, sing, and groove your way straight into the heart of soul music with Solomon Jaye in 'Tap Into Soul'.
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