"This is what Michael wants!" says Jermaine firmly. Somehow, as he gamely, but only semi-successfully warbles his way through both Michael's and his vocal parts of 'ABC,' I have my doubts. At least he seems to be singing live (as opposed to earlier lip-synched renditions of 'Do What You Do' and various others).
This is about 70 minutes into this intimate, Paris theatre show with the focus shifted to the tunes. The first hour also has tunes, but consists mainly of Jermaine talking to a slide show, telling the Jacksons' story in a very stilted manner as after every half sentence, a translator repeats the narrative in French.
If you've read Jermaine's book - or any other about Michael Jackson - you won't learn anything new from his talk, but it's the more interesting part of the show unless his singing MJ covers over playback floats your boat. I'm amazed this show and/or it's recording got the required clearance as despite the cabaret sensibilities of some of the renditions, it sounds like Jermaine uses portions of the actual recorded backing tracks from the likes of 'Scream,' 'Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' and 'Rock With You.' His voice actually suits the smooth jam of the latter but if he really wanted to impress us he'd have brought his bass (of which he was always a brilliant player). Ultimately, you get the feeling that as a cathartic outpouring, the audience get less out of this than the still grieving Jermaine Jackson himself.
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