Bio
Downing's career began as a vocalist for 12-inch dance records in the early eighties as part of various groups (Pilot, N.V., Wally Jump Jr.). Later, Downing launched a successful career as a background singer, working with a number of notable R&B artists including Billy Ocean, Kashif, Dionne Warwick, and Stephanie Mills, Daryl Payne, Marc Sadane, Warp 9, Jennifer Holiday, among others. When his self-titled debut was released in 1988, music aficionados were forced to sit up and take notice of his rich and sensual baritone voice, a voice that is, at turns, as soft as cashmere and as soothing as a waterfall.
Will was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best R&B Traditional Vocal Album in 2000 for his All The Man You Need album and an NAACP Image Award in 2003 for Outstanding Jazz Artist (Sensual Journey). Downing's career is a case study in true artist career development. It has spanned two decades during which he released eleven prior albums, including 2004's #2 Contemporary Jazz Album Emotions and three other top fives. Will Downing has shown a remarkable ability to continually evolve as both a gifted song stylist and talented composer.
Appearances
Gerald Albright - Pleasures Of The Night (1998)
(Main/Performer/Producer Photog/raphy Vocals/Background/Vocals)
