Legendary
singer, songwriter and multiple Grammy award winning producer and double Oscar
nominee, James Ingram and R&B crooner Johnny Gill, are headed to South
Africa to perform in a spectacular one-night only concert taking place at the
Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand on Valentine’s Day, 14 February 2015.
Ingram,
who has performed alongside R&B giants Ray Charles and Marvin Gaye is a
phenomenal talent. His breakthrough occurred as a result of a chance meeting
with Quincy Jones after Jones listened to Ingram’s demo for Just Once. Jones
featured Ingram on his album The Dude, released in 1980. The Dude became a multi-platinum
international success and Ingram received three Grammy nominations and it
remains the most Grammy nominated album in history.
The
release of his much anticipated debut solo album, It’s Your Night in 1983,
surpassed industry expectations and his collaboration with Michael McDonald Yah
Mo Be There earned Ingram, his second Grammy for Best R&B Performance and
Group and became the most played song of the year. He has also performed major
hits such as When You Love Someone featuring Anita Baker which was featured in
the 1995 Blockbuster, Forget Paris. Ingram penned the hit Pretty Young Thing
P.Y.T for the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson which was featured in the album
Thriller, the best- selling record of ALL time, with 50 million units sold
worldwide.
Ingram
was part of a star-studded line-up at the 2012 Cape Town Jazz Festival and
returns to SA to dazzle audiences with some of the greatest ballads including,
I don’t have the Heart, Baby Come to Me, a duet with Patti Austin, a record
that became a number one pop record to mention a few.
“One
cannot help but get excited to visit South Africa. It’s a beautiful country
with a rich history and a vibrant energy that inspires me. I love the fans,
they welcome you so openly. I can’t wait to perform there again,” James
says.
From
his humble beginnings in Washington DC, honing his indelible singing skills in
the gospel group Wings of Faith, Johnny Gill has performed globally in
countries such as Russia, England, Amsterdam, South Africa and Japan to
millions of fans as a multi-platinum selling solo artist and member of two legendary
singing groups, New Edition and L.S.G, the all-star trio that consisted of
Keith Sweat and the late great Gerald Levert.
Credited
with elevating New Edition to uncharted levels of greatness Johnny Gill also
used his remarkable voice to steer L.S.G to platinum plus success.
Johnny
is the perfect example of how an R&B singer should look, perform, sing, and
carry themselves. A consummate professional and admired by many fellow
superstars Johnny has collaborated with many A-1 music icons including; Janet
Jackson, Stevie Wonder, R. Kelly, Boyz II Men, L.A. Reid and Babyface.
Johnny
returns to South Africa to perform his timeless classics including; Rub you the
right way, Maybe, Let’s get the mood right and ultimate crowd favourite, My My
My. He says, “My connection to South Africa runs deep, I love the vibrant
energy of the country and the people. I’m honoured to have been invited to
perform in South Africa again and I can’t wait to interact with my fans, it
will be electrifying!”
Ushering
in Johnny and James on the stage is the much-loved Afrotraction. With their
smooth and soulful melodies and timeless beats, this young Afro-neo-soul musician
captures the hearts and souls of many. Afrotraction is sure to entice the
ground.
Elite
Concerts Management spokesperson, Lerato Molefe says, “Elite Concerts is proud
to bring artists of such high calibre to ignite fire and romance to South
African audiences. James Ingram and Johnny Gill are legends and together they
will set Jozi alight. We call on all music lovers to come celebrate love and
bring that special person for a special night of love.”
Elite
Concerts Management aims to produce high quality shows, showcasing many local
and international artists and bands.
Tickets
for the concert are available at Compu-Ticket and range between R500 and R1250
while VIP Hospitality Package will cost R3500. For more information please
visit www.eliteconcerts.co.za and also info@eliteconcerts.co.za.
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