Just in time for Christmas, Blue Note releases a stocking stuffer of Greg Porter that sounds like one of those classic variety shows of the 1950s and 60s, which is fitting, since Porter seems to be the next Nat “King”…
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Gregory Porter: All Rise
Since his very first album, it was easy to predict the musical trajectory of vocalist Gregory Porter. His mix of Motown soul, church gospel feel and original, reassuring lyrics is a spot on winning combo, with this latest album a…
Gregory Porter@Royce Hall 02.07.20
In an age of acrimony and anger, it is refreshing to hear the baritone voice of Gregory Porter bringing messages reconciliation and hope that can only come from a worldview inculcated by his church background, as both his music and…
Gregory Porter: One Night Only-Live at Royal Albert Hall
If you’ve followed vocalist Gregory Porter’s career, you know it makes perfect sense to combine his soulful jazz orientation with some rich orchestral accompaniment. This cd/dvd brings that idea to realization, with Porter’s long time team of Emanuel Harrold/dr, Chip…
Gregory Porter@The Ace Hotel 12.06.17
“There was a boy A very strange enchanted boy” At the Ace Hotel, Gregory Porter showed why, since bursting onto the scene seven years ago, he has become the important lynchpin of male vocalists. Teamed with his band of Chip…
Gregory Porter: Nat “King” Cole & Me
Gregory Porter has had an incredibly rapid rise to the top of jazz vocals. This latest release finds him going outside of his comfort zone into the world of rich pop vocals in a tribute to one of the greatest…
BIRD IS THE WORD…Luciana Souza, Madeleine Peyroux, Gregory Porter, Kurt Elling, etc: The Passion of Charlie Parker
Here is a great idea, with almost a perfect cast of characters. Producer Larry Klein celebrates the music and life of Charlie Parker by using the famed alto saxist’s songs for vehicles of musical narration by an A team of…
****RINGER OF THE WEEK****TODAY’S MOST IMPORTANT VOCALIST…Gregory Porter: Live In Berlin
Just six years ago, the then 36 year old Gregory Porter was transitioning his career as a chef to a vocalist with his debut album Water. Now, this old soul of a vocalist has revived the art of storytelling through…
****RINGER OF THE WEEK****Gregory Porter: Take Me To The Alley
To fully understand Gregory Porter’s musical world view, it’s essential to appreciate his church upbringing. Sunday Morning isn’t something he does, it’s who he is, and it comes out in each of his albums and in each of his songs.…
Gregory Porter and Dianne Reeves @ Disney Concert Hall 02.20.16
Two Grammy winners got together for a soul fest at Disney Hall, mixing past present and future. The hip team of Peter Martin/key, Romero Lubambo/g, Reginald Veal/b and Terreon Gully/dr got the Disney Hall into the mood for soul with…