TheatrePremiered 2012
Synopsis
Sade: Bring Me Home Live in California documents the English band Sade's electrifying live performance captured on September 4, 2011, at the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario. The concert film showcases the iconic soul and smooth jazz ensemble performing a carefully curated selection of their greatest hits spanning their illustrious 28-year career, alongside material from their 2010 album Soldier of Love. Led by the distinctive contralto voice of Sade Adu, the band delivers an intimate yet expansive performance that celebrates the emotional depth and sophisticated musicality that have defined their sound. The setlist weaves together beloved classics such as "Smooth Operator," "Your Love Is King," "No Ordinary Love," and "By Your Side" with newer material, creating a journey through themes of love, resilience, and introspection. The concert captures the band's masterful interplay between Adu's velvety vocals and the instrumental prowess of Stuart Matthewman on guitar and saxophone, Paul Denman on bass, and Andrew Hale on keyboards, supported by a talented ensemble of touring musicians. The performance radiates sophistication and emotional authenticity, offering audiences a rare glimpse into the live artistry of one of music's most enduring and respected acts.