Gregory Porter

Known for his warm baritone vocals, Gregory Porter rose to acclaim in the 2010s with his earthy, cross-pollinated brand of jazz, soul, and gospel. A gifted singer of standards as well as more contemporary soul material, Porter has earned favorable comparisons to his idols Nat King Cole, Donny Hathaway, and Stevie Wonder. He announced his arrival by picking up a Grammy nomination for his 2010 debut Water. After signing to Blue Note, he gained even wider notice for his third album, 2013's Liquid Spirit, which hit number two on the jazz charts and won the Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Album. Although his original songs are his main focus, Porter often returns to his roots, as on his 2017 tribute album Nat King Cole & Me. Following a 2018 concert album recorded at London's Royal Albert Hall, he again showcased his R&B-infused songwriting with 2020's All Rise, before bringing together standards, original pieces, and star-studded duets for the 2021 companion album Still Rising and 2023 holiday album, Christmas Wish.

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