Robbie Williams pulled it off with some success and, more recently, Westlife had a go.

Every so often pop stars from the modern age attempt to mimic the stars of the swing era.

Robbie had the nonchalance, swagger and charm of the Rat Pack. But his Swing When You're Winning album was missing one essential ingredient.

He did not have the voice to match the likes of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Bobby Darin.

Michael Buble has the lot. Being hailed as "the new Frank Sinatra" might weigh heavy on the shoulders of a young man. But Canadian crooner Buble, 30, had not a care in the world as he ripped through a sensational set of his beloved jazz standards, interspersed with his unique take on a range of pop numbers.

Anthems such as Come Fly With Me, I've Got You Under My Skin and Fever have been performed thousands of times by many artists. Somehow Buble managed to make them sound fresh.

But he also put the Buble stamp on songs by Queen, Otis Redding, Maroon 5 and brought the house down with a natty Michael Jackson impersonation.

Buble's main asset is his incredible voice, remarkable for its range, power, smooth tone and effortless intonation.

He is at home on the stage and clearly knows how to "work" an audience. With Michael Buble what you see is what you get - a funny, charming and talented performer doing what he does best and loving every minute of it.