Happy Birthday Gregory Porter
🎂Gregory Porter was born on November 4, 1971, in Sacramento, California. The singer/songwriter’s gospel roots come from his mother, who was a minister. As a result of being raised in the church, his smooth baritone instrument encompasses a spiritual essence, jazz and soul for a most indulging sound. Being a two-time Grammy award winner is a reflection of his unique sound that touches listeners’ souls as well as their hearts. He has that same vocal magic possessed by his legendary musical predecessors Bill Withers and Ray Charles. His unique sound grabs jazzheads, the spirited church congregation and R&B crew. Before receiving standing ovations at the Umbria Jazz Festival in Italy, he was honing his vocal skills in the popular Brooklyn jazz club Sista’s Place and at the Mecca of jam sessions St. Nick’s Pub. When he heard those hollers and loud claps, he knew he was ready. Nina Simone Bentley, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Check out this wonderfully soulful video of Gregory Porter and Apple Tea in Мinsk
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