Jonathan Butler will bring his uplifting, upbeat 2017 show to the West Angeles Church of God in Christ on Friday, February 10.
The Grammy® Award-Nominated recording artist and guitar virtuoso will performing his biggest hits and songs from his latest album, “Free.” According to one admirer, “Butler’s warm vocals wrap around these refreshingly timeless songs to reach a wide spectrum of listeners with a blend of jazz, gospel and contemporary worship.”
“Free” contains 11 tracks, including the new single “I Am That I Am,” the title-track “Free,” “You Are The One,” and more. The album was produced by longtime collaborator and friend Luther “Mano” Hanes, who also co-wrote “Where Would I Be” and “Never Find A Better Love.”
Butler has sold more than 1.8 million albums worldwide and continues touring the globe maintaining a comprehensive concert schedule and hosting special events such as his annual South African safari tour. Born and raised in Cape Town during apartheid, Jonathan Butler started singing and playing acoustic guitar as a child.
Racial segregation and poverty during apartheid has been the subject of many of his records. His first single was the first by a black artist played on white radio stations in racially segregated South Africa and earned a Sarie Award, South Africa’s equivalent to the Grammy Awards.
Butler is known for achieving chart-topping success, Grammy ® nominations and other accolades for his recordings. His self-titled debut album put him on the map internationally and garnered two Grammy ® nominations, which include the R&B-pop vocal statement “Lies” and the poignant instrumental, “Going Home.”
A multi-talented musician, Butler produces, arranges, and plays guitar, bass and keyboards. He has released several best-selling Gospel albums, most notably “Gospel Goes Classical” and “Brand New Day.”
To learn more, visit jonathanbutler.com.
