The Discover Jazz Series is back for 2023. This night we will be celebrating the birthday of Detroit's own "Saxman" Deon Yates. Join us for an evening of Melodic Bass Melodies out on the patio at Steve's Soul Food Restaurant.This week's feature is the Inspirational and Soulful Bass Master Ace Livingston.
Nearly 25 years since Eric Clapton and producer Babyface took the three-time Grammy “Change the World” to the Top 5 of the Billboard Hot 100, Ace Livingston - veteran groove master, artist and former bassist for Harry Connick Jr. meets us straight on in the middle of these off the rail times with a funktifed, snappy, soulful and deeply visceral take on the classic. More than the original track, this one taps into the song’s spiritual side, turning the song into a revival-style jam.
Ace Has Performed Live & Recorded with Some of the Top Names in Contemporary Jazz: Kim Waters (Jazz Saxophonist), Art Sherod (Jazz Saxophonist), Maysa (Jazz Vocalist), Carol Riddick (Jazz Vocalist), Harry Connick, Jr. (Jazz Vocalist), Gerald Albright (Jazz Saxophonist), Bernie Williams (Jazz Guitarist), Nick Colionne (Jazz Guitarist), Althea Rene (Jazz Flautist), Will Downing (Jazz Vocalist) and Phil Perry (Jazz Vocalist).
(All Events are Rain or Shine. In case of rain we will move indoors. *Lineup May Be Subject To Change)