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Gregory Porter On Channeling Nat King Cole: 'Nat Got Me Through Some Moments'

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Gregory Porter On Channeling Nat King Cole: 'Nat Got Me Through Some Moments'

June 29, 2018 • Whether it's through jazz, soul or an electronic music collaboration, Gregory Porter wants to spread Nat King Cole's message that "the greatest thing you'll learn is to love and be loved in return."

Gregory Porter On Channeling Nat King Cole: 'Nat Got Me Through Some Moments'

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Review: Gregory Porter, 'Nat King Cole & Me'

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Review: Gregory Porter, 'Nat King Cole & Me'

October 19, 2017 • One of the world's most renowned jazz singers covers one of the greatest singers of all-time. What's not to love?

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Tiny Desk

Gregory Porter: Tiny Desk Concert

July 18, 2016 • Watch an entrancing set by the decorated soul singer, who'd visited NPR on a difficult day. Porter's music can be serious and heartwarming, but it never loses its sense of wonder and delight.

'Running (Refugee Song)' Turns Headlines Into A Jazz-Rap Reflection

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'Running (Refugee Song)' Turns Headlines Into A Jazz-Rap Reflection

June 22, 2016 • Keyon Harrold, the trumpet star and one of the composers, talks about the art of creating a song with a conscience.

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Music Review: 'Take Me To the Alley,' Gregory Porter

May 18, 2016 • On his new album, Gregory Porter continues to redefine what it means to be a jazz singer. NPR's Tom Moon reviews Take Me to the Alley.

Music Review: 'Take Me To the Alley,' Gregory Porter

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Review: 'Nina Revisited... A Tribute To Nina Simone'

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Review: 'Nina Revisited... A Tribute To Nina Simone'

July 6, 2015 • The tribute, which strives to update Simone's ability to capture the hope and rage of the '60s for a contemporary audience, features six songs performed by Ms. Lauryn Hill.

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Newport Jazz Festival

Gregory Porter, Live In Concert

August 6, 2014 • The commanding singer named two of his three albums Water and Liquid Spirit. Appropriately, in his triumphant return to Newport, Porter projected his booming voice through day-long rain showers.

Gregory Porter In Concert

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Gregory Porter On 'Song Travels'

January 3, 2014 • The decorated young jazz singer describes his gospel roots and performs songs from Liquid Spirit.

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First Listen: Gregory Porter, 'Liquid Spirit'

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First Listen: Gregory Porter, 'Liquid Spirit'

September 8, 2013 • There's an element of Porter's singing that feels like a welcome throwback, though he doesn't spell it out precisely. On his third album, he only seeks the soulful spirit of griots gone by. And all he asks you to do is clap your hands now.

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'Singing Just To Me': Gregory Porter On Musical Inheritance

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'Singing Just To Me': Gregory Porter On Musical Inheritance

September 11, 2013 • The jazz artist, who turned to singing when an injury ended his football career, claims three people as his main influences: his minister mother, his absentee father, and Nat King Cole. He discusses his musical life and the new album Liquid Spirit with NPR's Audie Cornish.

'Singing Just To Me': Gregory Porter On Musical Inheritance

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Gregory Porter (center) performs with saxophonist Yohsuke Satoh at the annual Strings of Autumn International Music Festival in Prague. Petra Hajska/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Gregory Porter On JazzSet

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September 19, 2013 • Prague is home to the Strings of Autumn International Music Festival where, in October 2012, jazz singer Gregory Porter brought down the house. Applause between songs ran for a minute or longer.

Gregory Porter On JazzSet

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