Maxwell Recording artist Maxwell will perform here in Savannah as a part of his summer tour. The performance will take place on Tuesday, July 28 at the Savannah Civic Center’s Johnny Mercer Theater.

In an age of immediacy the idea of waiting sounds hopelessly outdated. But that said, there is something to be said about anticipation. Such is the case with Maxwell‚ new album.

Yes, after an extended hiatus the sexy ambassador of soul has returned with a brand new look and a fresh yet deliciously vintage sound. The same artist who brought us classic songs like Sumthin‚Sumthin‚ Ascension (Don’t Ever Wonder)‚Lifetime‚ (not to mention the unforgettably ethereal cover of Kate Bush’s This Woman Work) is back with a challenging, mature, sensual, courageous and emotionally open album entitled, BLACKsummers’night (Columbia). BLACKsummers’night , the first installment of a trilogy, is a collection well worth the wait.

Maxwell is his middle name; he has chosen to keep his first and last name private out of safety for his family. He was born to a Black Puerto Rican father and a Black American moth- er.

The loss of his father at the age of three in plane crash (he was returning to his native country for a visit), greatly impacted him as a person and as an artist. Maxwell first performed in a Baptist church, and was heavily inspired by the work of artists such as Marvin Gaye and Prince. Maxwell began his interest in music at the age of 17 by writing songs. He eventually got a record deal with Columbia Records in 1994 when he was 21 years old. , Cheap tickets are available for Maxwell live at Johnny Mercer Theatre in Savannah, GA on Tuesday 7/28/2009 7:30 PM. Johnny Mercer Theatre has lots of seating, but get your tickets because Maxwell concert is selling out fast!

For ticket information Call 651-6556.