Here is an interesting artist that's new to me, and I wanted to share his music.
Still don't know where to place this guy. I just love to hear him. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kORBDYBV6eU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvIbWs843gk Cheers |
This pretty much states who Gregory Porter is; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregory_Porter Today is the first day I've seen it too, which means we know the same things at the same time. When I heard him I could tell he had talent plus a God given voice; what I also heard was (formal) musical education. It seems that in the past everyone understood me to say that formal education was unnecessary because some of my favorite musicians lacked it. When formal education was not an option, that was moot; fortunately, it seems that current musicians not only know how important it is, but they manage to get it. In regard to a category for his music, that might have to wait; or we'll decide together. |
I didn't think anyone would move to that place on purpose. *****Porter moved to the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn in 2004,***** Good info. Thanks. Cheers |
Perhaps many of you have already read "Louis Armstrong's New Orleans" by the Thomas Brothers. I can't recommend it highly enough. It goes deep - back to the rags, bottles and bones guys Louis got to know as a little kid. The reactions I've received after recommending it before can be divided into two camps: 1. Those who enjoyed the history aspect but got lost during the musical theory portions (all non-musicians) 2. Those who absolutely loved it |
George Porter Jr is awesome bass player. A founding member of the Meters, played with Allen Toussaint. Now pretty much every big band that comes to town has him up on stage playing a song or two. Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dead and friends to name 2. He is always playing around town. Has a regular gig at the Maple Leaf uptown on Oak. Can play everything well, jazz, blues, funk, rock, hip-hop |
