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GREGORY PORTER....WHAT THE CRITICS HAVE TO SAY:
“He powers his brawny baritone effortlessly with an economical sense of phrasing and pithy lyricism.” Downbeat Magazine
"The intersection of Kurt Elling and Sammy Davis Jr. may seem an unfathomable junction, but that's exactly where you'll find Gregory Porter." Jazz Times
"The versatile Porter's Water leaves you awash in enticing grooves." Usatoday.com
“Gregory Porter has most of what you want in a male jazz singer, and maybe a thing or two you didn’t know you wanted.” The New York Times
"...Gregory Porter has a voice and musicality to be reckoned with." BBC.com
“Porter… has left an impressive calling card.” The London Times
“There lies in Porter a certain star quality….” The Village Voice
“…an absolute showstopper of personalized soul…As an impressive, substantive vocalist…he’s right up there with Jose James as the next big male vocal jazz star.” Allmusic.com
“Porter may count (Nat King) Cole as his primary influence, but his vocals and his ability to spin a musical yarn call to mind…Joe Williams, Jon Hendricks, Lou Rawls and Kevin Mahogony.” Soultracks.com
“…the startling voice and well marshaled charisma of Gregory Porter…mark him out as a substantial addition to the canon of jazz singing.” Jazz Wise Magazine (UK)
“…may just be an early contender for album of the year.” Shook Magazine
“Simply put, Gregory Porter may be our next great jazz singer.” Straight No Chaser blog
“…one of the best artists in modern jazz today.” Cashbox.com
“…another must have for any true jazz fan.” Celebrity Café.com (4 Stars)
“Lyrical genius…” Classic New York Story blog
“Porter’s versatility is simply amazing…a graceful endeavor that mirrors the accomplishments of his predecessors with unrivaled artistry.” The Urban Flux blog
"...sheer genius.... quite possibly the year’s best jazz recording. Porter is one of the most inspiring... show more jazz performers of the last decade. 5/5: Soulmattersmag.com
"...he never misses a step...Gregory's singing abilities, instrumentation and lyrics all come together with ease, without coercion. It's a beautiful thing." Soulafrodisiac.com
..."Greg Porter, who appeared on Broadway in It Ain’t Nothin’ But The Blues, possesses a pitch perfect, strong, clear and melodious set of pipes." Chicago Blues Guide
"Warmth coats every line of Gregory Porter's intimate jazz and soul debut. Hints of Nat King Cole bleed through Porter's articulate phrasing, but the weight of Joe Williams and the spiritualism of Bill Withers resonates, too....Porter's conviction and traditionalism....delivers another refreshing, contemporary male jazz voice worth savoring. " Creative Loafing Atlanta
"...he surely writes the stuff of standards!" Jazz & Blues Report
"...one of the most distinctive new voices across the two musical idioms; Water is definitely a Top 10 album of 2010 so far..." Echoes Magazine, UK
"Great jazz vocalists are few and far between. Fewer still are those who can actually write tunes that matter. Porter may not be among the greats ... yet. But here is a true vocal talent that's more than just a fine voice... Porter is a vocal force of good in the jazz world. Jazz Society of Oregon's Jazz Scene
“What sets him apart from the crowd is the raw emotion of his singing and the beauty and strength of his original compositions…extremely expressive new talent.” The New York City Jazz Record (formerly All About Jazz NY)
“Gregory Porter is in the house, and prepared to walk the land.” Compulsivereader.com
“I don’t know where this guy came from, or where he’s going, but this singer Gregory Porter is on to something….You just don’t want to listen to anything else.” Jazzweekly.com
“…must hearing for the sophisticated listener looking for some quite compatible sounds.”
Midwestrecord.com
“He is a jazz singer with excellent tone and pitch, rare in his register.” Osplacejazz.com
“..some of the best up-tempo scat I’ve ever heard.” Cabaret Scenes Magazine
“Water is a solid beginning for amazing things to come.” St. Joseph News Press
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“He powers his brawny baritone effortlessly with an economical sense of phrasing and pithy lyricism.” Downbeat Magazine
"The intersection of Kurt Elling and Sammy Davis Jr. may seem an unfathomable junction, but that's exactly where you'll find Gregory Porter." Jazz Times
"The versatile Porter's Water leaves you awash in enticing grooves." Usatoday.com
“Gregory Porter has most of what you want in a male jazz singer, and maybe a thing or two you didn’t know you wanted.” The New York Times
"...Gregory Porter has a voice and musicality to be reckoned with." BBC.com
“Porter… has left an impressive calling card.” The London Times
“There lies in Porter a certain star quality….” The Village Voice
“…an absolute showstopper of personalized soul…As an impressive, substantive vocalist…he’s right up there with Jose James as the next big male vocal jazz star.” Allmusic.com
“Porter may count (Nat King) Cole as his primary influence, but his vocals and his ability to spin a musical yarn call to mind…Joe Williams, Jon Hendricks, Lou Rawls and Kevin Mahogony.” Soultracks.com
“…the startling voice and well marshaled charisma of Gregory Porter…mark him out as a substantial addition to the canon of jazz singing.” Jazz Wise Magazine (UK)
“…may just be an early contender for album of the year.” Shook Magazine
“Simply put, Gregory Porter may be our next great jazz singer.” Straight No Chaser blog
“…one of the best artists in modern jazz today.” Cashbox.com
“…another must have for any true jazz fan.” Celebrity Café.com (4 Stars)
“Lyrical genius…” Classic New York Story blog
“Porter’s versatility is simply amazing…a graceful endeavor that mirrors the accomplishments of his predecessors with unrivaled artistry.” The Urban Flux blog
"...sheer genius.... quite possibly the year’s best jazz recording. Porter is one of the most inspiring... show more jazz performers of the last decade. 5/5: Soulmattersmag.com
"...he never misses a step...Gregory's singing abilities, instrumentation and lyrics all come together with ease, without coercion. It's a beautiful thing." Soulafrodisiac.com
..."Greg Porter, who appeared on Broadway in It Ain’t Nothin’ But The Blues, possesses a pitch perfect, strong, clear and melodious set of pipes." Chicago Blues Guide
"Warmth coats every line of Gregory Porter's intimate jazz and soul debut. Hints of Nat King Cole bleed through Porter's articulate phrasing, but the weight of Joe Williams and the spiritualism of Bill Withers resonates, too....Porter's conviction and traditionalism....delivers another refreshing, contemporary male jazz voice worth savoring. " Creative Loafing Atlanta
"...he surely writes the stuff of standards!" Jazz & Blues Report
"...one of the most distinctive new voices across the two musical idioms; Water is definitely a Top 10 album of 2010 so far..." Echoes Magazine, UK
"Great jazz vocalists are few and far between. Fewer still are those who can actually write tunes that matter. Porter may not be among the greats ... yet. But here is a true vocal talent that's more than just a fine voice... Porter is a vocal force of good in the jazz world. Jazz Society of Oregon's Jazz Scene
“What sets him apart from the crowd is the raw emotion of his singing and the beauty and strength of his original compositions…extremely expressive new talent.” The New York City Jazz Record (formerly All About Jazz NY)
“Gregory Porter is in the house, and prepared to walk the land.” Compulsivereader.com
“I don’t know where this guy came from, or where he’s going, but this singer Gregory Porter is on to something….You just don’t want to listen to anything else.” Jazzweekly.com
“…must hearing for the sophisticated listener looking for some quite compatible sounds.”
Midwestrecord.com
“He is a jazz singer with excellent tone and pitch, rare in his register.” Osplacejazz.com
“..some of the best up-tempo scat I’ve ever heard.” Cabaret Scenes Magazine
“Water is a solid beginning for amazing things to come.” St. Joseph News Press
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Olu B. replied:Gregory Porter, Alex Isley, Robert Glasper, The Foreign Exchange
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