Hosting back-to-back Luther Vandross events this week (Luther Music & Style Celebration on Wednesday, April 17th at Thread Lounge and FANDROSS Luther Birthday Listening Party on Saturday, April 20th on Zoom made me love my Luther family more than ever!!

Pictured: Luther’s good friend, vocalist Fonzi Thornton; Luther’s backing vocalist, Cindy Mizelle; Luther’s choreographer, James Ervin; FANDROSS CEO Seveda Williams; and Luther’s assistant, Max Szadek, at THREAD Lounge at the Renaissance Hotel in NYC. Photo Credit: Carol Seitz photography

I’m so grateful we stay in touch, love, and support each other since many of us are scattered around the globe and working on tours.

It’s a privilege to meet and greet Luther Vandross fans, celebrate his musical legacy and showmanship, and raise awareness for diabetes outreach at our Luther Vandross: Never Too Much Music & Style Celebration. Our celebration featured Music Panels (with Luther’s backing vocalist, Cindy Mizelle, and choreographer, James, Evin), Live Performances (by Keith Anthony Fluitt and Christopher Fiason), a Runway The Realway fashion show (curated by Catherine Schuller), a Beauty Transformation and health testimonial (by Alicia Mitchell), a Vendor Bazaar (with True Serenity Teas) and DJ D.A.N.C.E.  

Working for Luther Vandross was a magical experience. Reminiscing and sharing my memories of that time is helium to my heart. It lifts me up and up!!

Many of Luther’s fans sent glowing responses after our program.

“I wanted to say thanks for an interesting couple of hours celebrating Luther’s birthday. It was great to hear stories. I have never attended one of these events before, but I will definitely be there next time,” wrote Martin, who attended our FANDROSS Luther Birthday Listening Party on Zoom.

All Photo Credits: Carol Seitz Photography