Don Was has performed with or produced many musical legends, including Bob Dylan, Mavis Staples, the Rolling Stones and Ringo Starr. But the Detroit-raised sonic craftsman feels like an apprentice again when it comes to diving into the musicianship of the “Motown Sound.”
. But the Detroit-raised sonic craftsman feels like an apprentice again when it comes to diving into the musicianship of the “Motown Sound.”
“As time goes by, I appreciate those records more and more, and as I get deeper into the nuances of playing bass, James Jamerson blows me away more than ever now,” Was said by phone from his Southern California office. “I started writing out the charts for what we’re doing, and he’s an absolute genius. There was no one who ever played that way before.”
The revue that’s part of the 27th annual Concert of Colors -- a free, multi-day festival showcasing Detroit’s musical and ethnic diversity -- often features Motown songs. But Was says he likes “the unified musical theme running through” the revue and the way the musicians are approaching and interpreting the classics. He’s not giving away the setlist but promises well-known, grooving tunes from the era.
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