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Will Downing was born Wilfred Downing on 29 November, 1963 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He studied as a music producer in a school whose alumni included Kedar Massenburg, the president of Motown, and Barbara Streisand. Downing graduated in 1981 and went on to later record for the music company, Motown.
Downing has enjoyed enormous success throughout his music career. He has worked on albums by a number of highly acclaimed artists, including Jennifer Holiday, Kool & the Gang, Gerald Albright, Billy Ocean, Regina Belle and Mica Paris. His discography consists of a staggering 23 albums, which are a mix of R&B and Jazz and were all released by several different record labels. In 2002, Downing received the International Association of African-American Music Diamond Award and was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2000. Some of his most well-known songs include is 1991 hit ‘I Try’, ‘A Million Ways’, ‘A Love Supreme’, ‘Wishing on a Star’, ‘Free’, ‘After Tonight’ and ‘You Were Just Meant For Me’, amongst many many others.
Artists that he is often compared to or can be thought of a similar to include Howard Hewett, Jeffrey Osborne, Freddie Jackson, Keith Washington and Phil Perry.
He has produced a steady stream of music from the early 80s right up to today, despite suffering from polymyositis.
Críticas en vivo
I’m not usually a fan of covers artists, and by no means is Will Downing solely a covers kind of guy, but I am a huge fan of his interpretations of pop classics from the 80s, such as Where is the Love, and I go Crazy. His distinctively rich and creamy baritone voice can hold an audience in silence for moments at a time, captivating everyone listening.
Seeing him in concert was amazing, it’s not very often that you can have the opportunity to hear a voice that powerful with such a range in a live setting. He started the show with After Tonight, which went down really well, and had everyone in the crowd on their feet, swaying and singing along with him. His jazzy runs are real crowd pleasers, and in those few show off moments, everyone cheered with appreciation.
The band that he has backing him up seem like they’ve been playing together for years, as they were extremely tight, and when Downing began to improvise or would quickly switch from one song to another, seemingly unrehearsed, they were able to follow without hesitation. Downing is really great at being involved in his music, but still interacting with the audience. There’s no wall between his performance space, and that of the spectators, and he gets everyone singing along which was great fun.
yazhow
Whether you know the name Will Downing or not, I’m sure you are familiar with atleast one of his songs. Having been around in the music industry for a few decades, he has put out a few albums, including one that got a Grammy Award nomination for Best Traditional R&B Album in 2000.
His live shows are a lot of fun. He draws a crowd that ranges in so many ways, but most notably, age. His band includes a drummer, guitarist, bassist, key player and two backup vocalists. He remains the center of the stage, but doesn’t have to work hard for your attention because he has so much enthusiasm and love for what he does, you can’t take your eyes off of him. He is extremely personable, and loves talking to the crowd in between songs, and even just as songs have already started. He gets people up and moving, dancing and singing, bringing together everyone under the perfect rhythm that he has perfected so well under his own unique style. His baritone voice draws you in even more, almost making you believe that there can’t possibly be any better of a voice, especially when it came to his love songs.
Ellinoinsta
My wife and I are huge Will Downing fans and I'm pleased to say that the concert was great! Will Downing gave a terrific performance and allowed his musical guests, background vocalists and musicians opportunities throughout to display their talents. He also arranged his set to allow subtly staggered rest periods for his vocalists and musicians, which did not detract in any way from the set and was likely unnoticed by most. His conversational patter between numbers was funny and engaging, and his guest artists Phil Perry and James "D-Train" Williams brought the crowd to their feet with their music. My lone disappointment was that the trumpet lines throughout were synthesized- As a trumpet player, I know the energy that live horns add to a performance,but his only live horn was an alto saxophone (who was excellent nonetheless). Overall, my wife and I had a wonderful experience.
Brooklyn2xl
Will Downing was as fabulous as ever. Unfortunately for him, the acoustics were horrible at the Kings Theater in Brooklyn. I was sitting 4th row center orchestra and I could hardly hear his wonderful voice with the excessive bass that his mike was putting out. I will go to see him again, but not there. My husband was not able to make the show due to a car accident, and as disappointed as he was, he would have been more disappointed had he been sitting so close and not able to fully appreciate Will Downing.
marilynrodriguez2345
I have always been a fan on Will Downing. I enjoyed the show last night in Detroit at the Sound Board. I wish Will was performing alone so he could sing some of my favorite songs. After the show last night I felt good about the whole show and will always be a true fan of Will Downing. I cannot wait to see him again at Chene Park next summer.
Will Downing a job well done as usual.
Love You,
MS. Angela Brooks
angela48226
The show was excellent! I didn't know Will had such a sense of humor. And Avery Sunshine is an Angel I love her to pieces. Carol Riddick can Sang! Didn't know she could hit those high notes like that. I didn't know what happened to Alex Bugnon though he was on ticket I would have liked to see him as well. Will, I will definitely come your concert again!
Happy Holidays
anglruf
I attended the Will Downing show 09/07 and he was hot as usual. The other performances were good but my ticket was for Will. The only thing is I wish he would sing some of his other great hits. If you’ve never been and you want to hear good baritone masculine man sound he’s your guy.
divakecia
Words cannot describe how wonderful the concert was I was surprised about the venue first time there it was very small however, Will Downing as usual was superb as well as the other artists. can't wait to go back next week's concert with the old school rappers thanks I had a had a blast
ladybug2
All I can say is WOW! Will never disapoints! As a matter of fact he gets better every time I go see him! And let's not forget the Philly Native Carol Riddick! She is the Bomb! Beautiful voice, and great stage presence! Love her!
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