Singer/songwriter Amos Lee used to teach the A, B C's, but now he's playing them.

The former elementary school teacher from Philadelphia found a new niche in the music business, and judging by his performance at the Pabst Theater on Saturday night, he made the right career move.

Amos Lee, a soulful, heartfelt, jazzy musician with a voice that could woo any woman shined during his Milwaukee tour stop. The constant woos from the women in the audience proved that point.

Opening with "Give It Up," Lee had the crowd convinced of his talent from the first note. Smoothness was evident throughout the song, as Lee strummed away on his guitar.

After that, Lee followed up with a strong set off of his self-titled Blue Note debut which included a variety of blues and jazz tunes that reinforced one another. Bottom line, the guy was a smooth operator.

One of Lee's best songs, "Arms of a Woman" was performed before the encore. Depicting the emotional heart of Lee's songwriting capabilities, "Arms of a Woman" has lyrics that pull in the listener:

"I am at ease in the arms of a woman, although now most of my days are spent alone. A thousand miles from the place I was born. When she wakes me, she takes me back home."

If anyone in the audience wasn't hooked, they were by this song.

Lee has grown tremendously as a musician and performer since his gig opening for Norah Jones in 2004. He only had a few songs to play then, so it was a short set. He ended up telling more jokes than playing songs.

Now, the humor remains, but Lee has a strong portfolio of soulful and folksy songs that will take him very far in the years to come. Keep an eye out for Amos Lee.