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  2. And Porter has one of the most easy-on-the-ear voices in popular music, a creamy baritone that flows thick and smooth across a rich gateaux of juicy melody. It's a voice that makes you want to lick your lips and dive right in." [14]

  3. May 19, 2024 · Gregory Porters captivating baritone voice blends jazz, gospel, and soul, earning him three Grammy Awards and a dedicated global fanbase. His talent extends beyond music to include college football, Broadway, and social activism.

  4. A velvety blues-baritone, it melds optimism with grit, hinting at pain without ever letting it dominate. It’s been compared to Lou Rawls, Bill Withers and Teddy Pendergrass – but he got it from...

  5. Mar 29, 2017 · From those tiny club stages, Porter began a journey to become a male African-American jazz singer — whom BBC calls aworryingly rare breed .”. Porter signed with the Motema label and released Water in 2010. Porter’s baritone voice and mindful songwriting have placed him in the highest of ranks.

  6. Sep 7, 2021 · Jazz baritone and composer Gregory Porter was born on November 4, 1971, in Sacramento, California, to Rufus Porter from Memphis, Tennessee, and Ruth Porter, a minister from Shreveport, Louisiana. However, he and his seven siblings were reared in Bakersfield, California. Porter was taught to sing by his father at an early age.

  7. Sep 15, 2018 · And Porter has one of the most easy-on-the-ear voices in popular music, a creamy baritone that flows thick and smooth across a rich gateaux of juicy melody. It's a voice that makes you want to lick your lips and dive right in."

  8. Nov 4, 2020 · But the various angles of Porters artistry are interdependent. The writing mirrors and serves the versatility of his voice, merging lessons from R&B, jazz and pop. And his musicians’ stalwart performances are guided by Porters rich baritone as well as his love of narrative.