Taking his title and his inspiration from the French term Classique, an author, artist or work of art, of the highest excellence, Will Downing returns with his 14th collection of sensual grooves and true love primers.Classique is a triumphant encore presentation following the challenges he faced creating After Tonight, which he recorded while battling the muscle disorder Polymyositis. Back in top form, Downing’s sensitive touch is felt throughout the project; singing, writing, arranging and producing, the latter mostly in collaboration with his dear friend and much-in-demand ace Rex Rideout.
Beyond the music, Downing is a conscientious humanitarian, proven by his role as a spokesperson for the American Stroke Association which has become even more important to him in the wake of prominent victims such as Luther Vandross, Ron Isley and Coretta Scott King.
Whenever possible on tour, Downing conducts the charity bowling event “Strike Against Stroke” to raise funds towards greater stroke awareness and education in the African American community, which is disproportionately affected. The American Heart Association awarded Mr. Downing for his efforts, honoring him as a Celebrity Ambassador in their Power to End Stroke national campaign.
Off the road, Will indulged his love for photography by self-publishing the 2005 coffee table book Unveiled Series I, and relishes his ultimate life roles of loving husband and father.
Classique is quintessential Will Downing from start to finish, a quiet but emphatic statement on the strength and confidence this Brooklyn native has garnered as he celebrates his 20th anniversary as ‘The Prince of Sophisticated Soul’ and a career in which the man and his artistry have been recognized for excellence from NARAS to the NAACP.
For more information on Will Downing you can visit his website, willdowning.com.
Source: (Smooth Jazz Network)
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