On a recent warm and sunny day in Royal Oak, an elite collection of Detroit musicians is gathered in a rehearsal space whipping up its own creative heat.

The distinguished career of Don Was has included multiple specialties through the years: producer, songwriter, music director, label executive. But on this Royal Oak afternoon teeming with adventurous jazz grooves, Was is happily nestled in his roots. Eyes closed, a contented smile on his face, he’s locked into the moment as the bass player in a Detroit band.

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