Jamie Cullum singing for De Niro - Cannes Film Festival 11.05.11

Jamie Cullum sang to Robert De Niro at the Cannes Film Festival - 11.05.11

The jazz musician played a medley of Frank Sinatra's 'New York, New York' and Jay-Z and Alicia Keys' duet 'Empire State Of Mind' for the screen legend in front of a star-studded audience at the opening ceremony of the event at the Palais des Festival.

Jamie was specially chosen to perform a tribute by the 'Goodfellas' star, who is acting as the chairman of the festival's jury this year.

Speaking afterwards, the 31-year-old star said: "De Niro is a film legend who defines what cinema is all about. It's amazing to have the opportunity to honor him."

He added: "It was supposed to be fun and not too serious."

Among the stars in attendance were Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, and Woody Allen.

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Music

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• cullum jamie niro robert
• jazz musician
• Cannes Film Festival
• Robert De Niro

[mafls001]

incredible love this version

[yaoauatauabaea]

There is the big party on the stage! :))

[spinneB]

According to the website celebrity wonders : "Jamie was specially chosen to perform a tribute by the "Goodfellas" star, who is acting as the chairman of the festival's jury this year." So, it was de Niro who invited Jamie :) Bless them both. De Niro is a legend and im sure Jamie will be becausde he´s absolutely amazing

[MSanonymousletter]

Awesome !!

[Liskaja]

Going to New York next week, can't wait!

Love Jamie Cullum, especially those happy faces he does while he's performing, haha

[serverhawaii]

Mr Robert de Niro i love your films, but u can´t tell that this is boring !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, the expretions on your face says it all....... SHAME......THIS ONE IS GONNA BLAST MY CABRIO !!!!!

[MAGICASSONLASNOCHES]

I love you Jamieeeeeeee

[Palquimista]

very nice