Prodigious musical standout Jacob Collier, assisted by Grammy-winner Daniel Caesar, shines on the jazzy, R&B single, “Time Alone with You.”

Jacob Collier is one of the most gifted musicians you’ll ever hear – FACTS. The British singer and multi-instrumentalist exemplifies the characterization of PRODIGY. He has the incredible ability to slide into various genres, with jazz being his specialty.  Indeed, Collier shows off his jazz prowess on “Time Alone with You” with the harmonic progression and the adventurous spirit.  That said, he does so, assisted by Grammy-winning Canadian R&B standout Daniel Caesar, in a contemporary soul setting.

“Time Alone with You” is nothing short of a bop.  Daniel Caesar delivers incredible vocals through the majority, while the musical backdrop is compelling to the nth degree.

“If you wanna get sunshine
Walkin’ on the rooftop
I’ma go get some
Time alone with you…”

The topic of choice is familiar, love, but doesn’t sound cliché in the hands of these fine musicians.  Collier doesn’t merely handle the songwriting, instrument playing, and production – he provides vocals, most notably on the chorus, the most memorable section of “Time Alone with You.”

“It’s a beautiful Sunday morning
You see the sun up in the sky
It’s gonna shine on you
When I’m alone with you…”

Of course, Caesar and Collier join forces as well, maybe most triumphantly near the end of this thrilling number:

“The most beautiful girl in the whole wide world
And she’s mine, all mine
And I want her to know that my feelings show
I need time
(Gimme time alone with you).”

Final Thoughts

All in all, Jacob Collier comes through on “Time Alone with You.”  This is a creative, well-rounded R&B record that hearkens back to the past yet sounds refreshing in the modern music market.  Collier flaunts his supreme musicianship, while Daniel Caesar is on-point as well. Djesse, Vol. 3 should be a treat once it arrives.

Jacob Collier • Time Alone with You (Ft. Daniel Caesar) – Single • Hajanga / Geffen / Decca • Release: 11.29.19

Photo Credits: Hajanga / Geffen / Decca