Ace Winn
"Drifting, ascending guitar figures formed from the elemental tones of wood and wire that sing out acoustic music" is how North Florida's FOLIO Magazine describes the unique sounds of Ace Winn. Creating acoustic music for as long as he can remember, Ace made his solo debut more than ten years ago. Since then, loyal fans have been enjoying his captivating performances in coffeehouses and clubs throughout Florida. In the 80s and early 90s, before performing solo, Ace was frontman for the psychedelic funk rock band, Piewackit. Deciding to leave the hard stuff behind, he opted for the alternative - thoughtful lyrics over the unbelievably full sound of his acoustic guitar.Influenced by such performers as Sting, Cat Stevens and Kenny Loggins, Ace's inspired, original compositions call upon virtually every genre of music, including rock, folk, reggae, gospel, jazz and funk. The Florida Times Union wrote, "The basics. An acoustic guitar, naked lyrics and a voice that climbs the scales in magnificent style, nothing shy about it, stretching syllables out as if each word is being torn from him". The songs speak of everyday life; experiences of a musician raised in a southern town.Winn writes and produces all of his own music. He was featured on a 1993 album of local acoustic musicians titled "The Kitchen Sessions" and a similar follow-up album titled "Mystery Date" which was released in November 1995. His own acoustic albums titled "25 years and a Day", "Half Way There" and "Music For The Soul" were released and immediately sold out. In 1997, while working on his album, "Masterpiece", Ace was approached by the international Christian Reggae band, Christafari. After an extensive national tour with the band during the 1997-98 season, Ace returned to Florida to settle with his family and continue his solo career. He continues to occasionally perform with the group and provide lyrics for upcoming material as he did for the release of their album "Word, Sound and Power" (Lion of Zion/Diamante) in 1999.Ace has shared the stage with names like Kirk Franklin, Nicole C. Mullen, Newsboys and Franklin Graham. He has performed at major benefits for the Aslan House and Ronald McDonald House, and has played for frequent Florida Poet Society events. He is a regular performer at youth rallies and the yearly True Love Waits night in Gainesville, FL where he has been the host musician for both the high school and college audiences for the pas two years.Albums Ace Winn appears on-
Christafari Gravity
Arranger, Vocals
Christafari Palabra Sonido y Poder
Vocals, Vocals (Background)
Christafari Dubsound & Power
Vocals, Vocals (Background)
Christafari Reggae Worship: First Fruits
Vocals
Christafari Word Sound & Power
Vocals, Vocals (Background)
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