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GREGORY PORTER
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2012-01-12
Something Else! reveals a sneak peak of the track "When Did You Learn?" off of Porter's upcoming album Be Good and writes, "It's tough to achieve stardom as a singer, harder still as a jazz singer, and especially as a male jazz singer. Which makes th
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2012-01-09
JazzPolice includes Water in their 'best of list' for Best CD I Overlooked in 2010 and writes, "I won't procrastinate the second time around." Reviews of Be Good have been secured in JazzTimes and DownBeat
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2011-12-23
Gregory's performance of "Be Good" on Carole King's BBC TV show can be viewed here.
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2011-12-06

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2011-12-06
Gregory was featured on Gilles Peterson's BBC Radio 1 show
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2011-09-18
Sunday Times Review
"Gregory Porter is plucking heartsrings...says Robert Ryan" read more

2011-08-01
Interview: Gregory Porter...in his own words.
The Blog JamieCullumFans interviewed Gregory Porter during his recent tour stop in London, discussing all things jazz and a possible collaboration with Jamie Cullum. read more

2011-07-28
Singer Gregory Porter with WBGO's Gary Walker
Singer Gregory Porter performed at Newark Museum's Jazz In The Garden series today. He also visited our studios to promote his gig. If you missed his interview with Gary Walker on Morning Jazz, you can listen here: read more

2011-07-26
Live: Gregory Porter Sings A Song For Amy Winehouse At The Blue Note
Jozen Cummings Village Voice wrote a glowing review of Gregory's last minute show at the Blue Note, in which he was Mitch Winehouse's replacement. Says Jozen Cummings, "If Porter continues to perform like he did at the Blue Note, he will prove, much li read more

2011-07-25
Jazzwise Magazine
Stephen Graham of Jazzwise Magazine, the UK's biggest selling jazz magazine, writes "In a year marked by the debut releases of some fine new jazz singers... Gregory Porter's superlative Water clearly lead[s] the pack" read more

2011-07-13
Review: Gregory Porter
LondonJazz said of Gregory's performance at Pizza Express "you would have been forgiven for thinking you were in the presence of an international pop star, given the exuberant, vocally appreciated audience" read more

2011-07-05
Gregory Porter
TimeOut London says of Gregory's gig at Pizza Express, "like Gil Scott-Heron in his prime, Porter brings an earthy emotional power to all that he sings so catch him if you can." read more

2011-07-05
Jazz breaking news: Gregory Porter dazzles on his UK debut in Soho
Jazzwise Magazine, the UK's biggest selling jazz magazine, gave a rave review of Gregory's UK debut at Pizza Express. "...not only did he conclusively prove he's the most dynamic, soulful, passionate and engaging jazz singer to come along in years, bu read more

2011-02-07
Anthology Interview by David Moye
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2010-12-29
Jamie Cullum Review on BBC Radio 2
Finally! Another jazz singer with chops and soul to sit alongside the mighty Kurt Elling. I am so excited about this artist. Originals, offbeat covers, a superb band and a voice both elastic and soulful.This record is effortless and bursting with class read more

2010-12-14
Whole Music Experience Blog by Moon Child
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2010-12-07
Soul and Jazz Grammy Review
"Water is one of the finest debuts you’re likely to hear" read more

2010-12-04
Grown Folks Music Grammy Congratulations
"One only has to take a quick listen to “Illusion” above to understand why this artist is deserving of this type of recognition from his peers." read more

2010-12-03
Gregory Porter Receives Grammy Nom
"Song after song, Porter motions his listeners to come along for a journey." read more

2010-12-02
Examiner.com Grammy Review by Neil Tesser
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2010-10-29
Jazz HQ Daily Digest Review
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2010-08-30
Ontheverge.com Review
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2010-08-18
Creative Loafing Atlanta Review by L. Michael Gipson
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2010-08-10
PB Post Review of Low Down Dirty Blues
"When [Porter] takes center stage to boom out the social prophecy A Change is Gonna Come, he makes us all believers." read more

2010-07-19
The Miami Herald Low Down Dirty Blues Review by Christine Dolen
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2010-07-09
Giantstep.net Review
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2010-07-06
Soulafrodisiac.com Review
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2010-06-24
Newspressnow.com Review
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2010-06-13
Urbanflux.com Review
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2010-06-02
Allmusic.com Review by Michael G. Nastos
His all-solo-vocal take on "Feeling Good" is an absolute showstopper of personalized soul. read more

2010-06-01
Grown Folks Music Review
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2010-05-29
SoulTracks.com Review by Howard Dukes
excellent.. I think Nat King Cole would be pleased. read more

2010-05-25
Cross Harp Chronicles Review
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2010-05-14
Thecelebritycafe.com Review by Kim Alsumiri
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2010-05-05
Cashbox Magazine Review by Christopher Llewellyn Adams
is destined for both chart success and a lasting legacy on the music world. read more

2010-05-05
Shook Magazine Review by Chris Robinson
was completely blown away.... an early contender for album of the year. read more

2010-05-05
Classic NYC Story-Things I Like-Review
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2010-05-05
Soulmatters.com Review by Cheryl Thompson
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2010-04-28
Straight no Chaser review
“Simply put, Gregory Porter may be our next great jazz singer.” read more

2010-04-27
Urban Flux Review
mesmerizing jazz vocals read more

2010-04-26
JazzReview.com Review by Cary Goldberg
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2010-04-26
JazzCorner.com Review
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Featured Releases
Be Good
On Be Good, Porter surpasses expectations of audiences eagerly awaiting his follow-up
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Be Good (Lion's Song) - Single
"Be Good, (Lion's Song)" (the leading single from the album) has been a favorite at Porter's live shows for some time, and finally makes its much anticipated recording debut.
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Other Products
1960 What? The Remixes
An international array of producers contribute to three re-mixes of "1960 What?" including Swedish producer Opolopo, LA-based producer Peter McEvilley who works as Peas, and Phil Horneman who contributed a Wicked Jazz Sounds radio edit.
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Water
Grammy Nominee for Best Jazz Vocal CD!  Porter's star is fast rising!
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