\n\tThe life and legacy of esteemed artist Luther Vandross<\/a> is the focus of a new exhibit at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles.\u00a0Luther Vandross: Artistry and Elegance\u00a0<\/em>will open on Nov. 20 with an exclusive preview of the forthcoming documentary\u00a0Luther: Never Too Much\u00a0<\/em>and a sneak peak of the exhibit.\u00a0Luther Vandross: Artistry and Elegance\u00a0<\/em>is being presented in partnership with Primary Wave Music and The Luther Vandross Estate.\u00a0<\/p>\n \n\tThe screening of the Dawn Porter-directed documentary will be followed by a panel discussion with the filmmakers. Produced by Raindog Films and Foxxhole Productions for Sony Music Entertainment and Sony Music Publishing, in association with Trilogy Films,\u00a0Luther: Never Too Much<\/em>\u00a0will premiere on CNN, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network, and Max in 2025.\u00a0<\/p>\n \n\tThe exhibit and screening are also in tandem with the Dec. 13 release of the new compilation\u00a0Never Too Much: Greatest Hits<\/a>,\u00a0<\/em>which features Vandross\u2019 new single: the previously unreleased cover of the Beatles\u2019 \u201cMichelle.\u201d \u00a0Luther Vandross: Artistry and Elegance\u00a0<\/em>will be on display through June 15, 2025.\u00a0<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cThe Luther Vandross Estate is excited to be sharing Luther\u2019s musical legacy with the Grammy Museum and its visitors through this upcoming exhibit,\u201d the estate said in the press release. \u201cIt is a special window into all of Luther Vandross\u2019 talents \u2014 singer, of course, but also music producer, live performer, stage craft master, wardrobe designer and songwriter. Showcasing all of these amazing elements of Luther the artist via the long-cherished possessions of his personal archives is a treat for die-hard fans and new ones.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cLuther Vandross is a cherished icon who defined the smooth, jazz-inspired era of R&B and whose timeless love songs have graced countless weddings, graduations, and family reunions for the past several decades,\u201d said Grammy Museum curator Kelsey Goelz. \u201cThe Grammy Museum is thrilled to provide fans a close look into his incredible achievements in the studio and onstage.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tExhibit highlights include hand-beaded suits and jumpsuits that Vandross and his background singers wore during his 1991 Power of Love tour; original fashion sketches of his tour wardrobe; handwritten lyrics and studio notes for the 1996 song\u00a0\u00a0\u201cI Can Make It Better\u201d plus an exclusive recording of Vandross crafting the song; original sheet music for \u201cNever Too Much,\u201d the No. 1 R&B hit and title track of his 1981 debut studio album; and six of the artist\u2019s eight Grammy Awards. <\/p>\n \n\tVandross died in 2005 at age 54 due to complications from a stroke.<\/p>\n \n\tBassist\/songwriter\/producer Marcus Miller was a longtime friend and creative collaborator who worked on\u00a0Never Too Much\u00a0<\/em>and other recordings during Vandross\u2019 career. \u201cIt\u2019s incredible that with all the gifted singers out there, Luther was able to carve out his own totally unique space,\u201d noted Miller. \u201cNo one could replicate Luther\u2019s sound, his songwriting genius or even his covers of other people\u2019s songs. Luther was a complete and utter perfectionist with a very specific vision of how he wanted things to be.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cHis\u00a0shows were theatrical masterpieces, and Luther was involved in every detail of their production: his vocals, his background singers\u2019 harmonies, their choreography and even his background singers\u2019 gowns!\u00a0The gown beading had to be exquisite and authentic. The furs had to be real. I would say, \u2018Luther, no one\u2019s gonna know if the furs are real!!\u2019 To which he would reply: \u2018I\u00a0will know!\u2019 That\u00a0was part of the magic of Luther, his unyielding commitment to excellence. It was truly an honor to have worked with my friend and big brother,\u00a0Luther Vandross.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tFor tickets and more information about\u00a0Luther Vandross: Artistry and Elegance<\/em>, please visit the Grammy Museum website<\/a>.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n![\"I Can Make It Better\" Handwritten Lyrics.](\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/I-Can-Make-It-Better-Handwritten-Lyrics-p.2_Courtesy-of-The-LV-Estate-billboard-1240.jpg?w=776\")