Gregory Porter (born November 1971) is an American jazz vocalist, songwriter, and actor. His debut album, Water, released in 2010 via Motéma Music, was nominated for Best Jazz Vocal album at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards. He was also a member of the original Broadway cast of It Ain't Nothin' But the Blues. His sophomore album, Be Good, which contains many of Porter's compositions, was released on February 14, 2012, and garnered critical acclaim for both his distinctive singing and his compositions, such as "Be Good (Lion's Song), "Real Good Hands", and "On My Way To Harlem".
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Gregory Porter on his belief that the queens of Jazz had a 'calling' in their lives...
Gregory Porter on his belief that the queens of Jazz had a 'calling' in their lives...
Biography
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BBC Reviews
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Be Good 2012
Reviewed by Daniel Spicer
The Grammy nominee proves he’s the real deal on a marvellous second LP.
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Water 2010
Reviewed by Kevin Le Gendre
The New York-based singer has a voice and musicality to be reckoned with.
