WILL DOWNING with special guest Saxophonist Adrian Crutchfield FEB 19
Sunday February 19, 2023 At 7:00 pm
With a career that spans over 32 years and 22 albums, Will Downing is one of the most versatile and loved voices of our time. Known as The Prince of Sophisticated Soul, his repertoire consists of signature interpretations of R&B classics like "I Go Crazy," "Wishing On A Star" and "I Try," with original hits "A Million Ways," "Sorry I" and the show-stopping duet with Rachelle Ferrell, "Nothing Has Ever Felt Like This." His distinctive baritone voice has resonated in the hearts of women world-wide and carved a unique niche in the music marketplace. With fresh melodies and lush arrangements that satisfy all musical palates, Downing continues to serve his fan base through his own Sophisticated Soul record label and sold out tour dates across the country. His latest release entitled "Romantique" Part 1 was released on November 8, 2019. He also hosts his weekly radio show The Wind Down which is aired on this site and over 20 stations around the world in the USA, UK, Japan, and Spain.
Saxophonist Adrian Crutchfield is known around the world for creating and performing music in a variety of genres such as jazz, funk, hip-hop, rock, and more. Known as the last horn-man to perform and record (2012-2016) with Prince and the New Power Generation; Adrian is featured on many of Prince’s final masterpieces including the 2017 Grammy-Nominated Hit-N-Run Phase 2. Adrian has had the privilege of performing with Lionel Richie, Bette Midler, Ceelo Green, Anthony Hamilton, Fantasia Barrino, and KC and JoJo to name a few. In jazz Mr. Crutchfield has been featured by names such as Brian Culbertson, Kim Waters, Mike Philips, Alex Bugnon, Jeff Lorber, and Branford Marsalis.
Be among the first in Charlotte to experience a performance in the sparkling new KNIGHT THEATER. The theater joins the Mint Museum, Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, and the Afro-American Cultural Center in a new cultural district on South Tryon Street that will add a whole new dimension to the Uptown art scene.
Since 2016, Tosco Music has gathered the Charlotte
community for a festive concert each December for
Tosco Music Holiday Party, transforming Knight
Theater into Charlotte's living room for an
evening of holiday songs and singalongs. As with
all Tosco Music Parties, the evening features an
eclectic mix of more than a dozen diverse
performers and plenty of singalongs. Enjoy...
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With a career that spans over 32 years and 22 albums, Will Downing is one of the most versatile and loved voices of our time. Known as The Prince of Sophisticated Soul, his repertoire consists of signature interpretations of R&B classics like "I Go Crazy," "Wishing On A Star" and "I Try," with original hits "A Million Ways," "Sorry I" and the show-stopping duet with Rachelle Ferrell, "Nothing Has Ever Felt Like This." His distinctive baritone voice has resonated in the hearts of women world-wide and carved a unique niche in the music marketplace. With fresh melodies and lush arrangements that satisfy all musical palates, Downing continues to serve his fan base through his own Sophisticated Soul record label and sold out tour dates across the country. His latest release entitled "Romantique" Part 1 was released on November 8, 2019. He also hosts his weekly radio show The Wind Down which is aired on this site and over 20 stations around the world in the USA, UK, Japan, and Spain.
