Celebrate 17 years of Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center with performances by Acute Inflections and special guest opener Dominic Wright!

Acute Inflections
A velvety mix of Erykah Badu & Billie Holiday paired with the cool grooves of her 007 on bass” is how one reviewer described Acute Inflections. New York’s Jazzy R&B duo, led by a former Broadway singer, has been featured on HBO and Amazon. They can often be found entertaining their clients (United Nations, Mercedes-Benz, etc.) at high-end events across the country and abroad. They have shared the stage with Jennifer Hudson, Sting, DJ Jazzy Jeff, and other notable artists at some of these celebrations. Their albums are always favorites on the jazz charts, and their shows are both fun and enchanting. Just prepare yourself, because these sassy artists love engaging their audiences!

Dominic Wright
Born with rhythm in his spirit and melody in his hands, Dominic—affectionately known as “Dom”—has been shaping sound through music since the age of four. From concert and gospel choirs to marching bands, jazz ensembles, and the theater stage, his journey has always been about one thing: bringing music to life in every form it takes.

For more than two decades, Dom has been the heartbeat behind artists across genres, sharing stages with gospel legends like Dr. Dorinda Clark-Cole, JJ Hairston, and Dr. Ricky Dillard, as well as R&B and soul greats like Case, Gourdan Banks, and Marsha Ambrosius. His gift has carried him from local Hampton Roads stages to international tours—whether directing bands in Toronto, performing in Spain with the Bobby Lewis Ensemble, or setting the vibe on the Red Zone Tour with Samoht. This year, he and his brothers, known as “Tha Fellaz®” even brought their magic to the legendary Blue Note in New York, backing the hometown hero, DRAM.