“Who Am I” – Jack Yates

“Who Am I”
Jack Yates

From the LeRae Records CD The Journal of Jack Yates (2010)

Although he is now a worship leader at the 10,000 member Victory Missionary Baptist Church in Las Vegas, Jack Yates cut his gospel teeth in Minnesota as part of the talented ensemble James Grear & Company. 

“Who Am I,” a single from Yates’ first solo project, The Journal of Jack Yates, is a delicate but soulfully rendered inspirational ballad reminiscent of Isaac Carree and Carnell Murrell.  The personal lyrics make you feel as if you are eavesdropping on Yates’ evening prayers.

I had an opportunity to hear this young vocalist at Mack Mason’s Gospel Trade Symposium earlier this year and was impressed by the passion he puts into his live performance and the humility with which he approaches his craft.  Both are exceptional characteristics for any artist.