Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter, Gregory Porter has
gone from strength to strength since the original release of, his Blue Note
debut, Liquid Spirit in 2013. From getting his own night at the iTunes Festival
at London’s Roundhouse, to headlining Bluesfest at the Royal Albert Hall it’s
been a bumper year for him. Now Porter tops it off by releasing a deluxe
repackaging of the album with brand new tracks and live DVD. The repackaging of
the GRAMMY-winning jazz and soul singer’s major label debut includes an
additional 4 tracks, including collaborations, covers and a brand new remix. On
it is Gregory and Jamie Cullum’s take on the classic “Don’t let me be
misunderstood” which they sang during 2014’s series of Strictly Come Dancing.
There’s also a brand new version of him singing “Grandma’s Hands”, originally
made famous by Bill Withers, (and featuring Ben L’Oncle Soul), and the 20Syl
remix of Liquid Spirit. The deluxe edition also sees Gregory cementing his
friendship with British Jazz/Soul singer Laura Mvula by getting her to duet
with him on a new version of his own composition “Water under bridges”, with
their voices perfectly intertwining. The bonus DVD features extracts from his
performance with the Metropole Orchestra from 2013. As well as orchestral
versions of his own tracks it has Gregory covering classic songs such as Donny
Hathaway’s ‘Flying Easy’ and Muddy Water’s ‘Hootchie Coochie Man’. The deluxe
version of the album is further justification for Porter’s quick ascent into
the top ranks of jazz and R&B singers today, showcasing his innate gift for
writing poignant songs based upon personal experiences with a relatable and
emotional immediacy.
Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter, Gregory Porter has
gone from strength to strength since the original release of, his Blue Note
debut, Liquid Spirit in 2013. From getting his own night at the iTunes Festival
at London’s Roundhouse, to headlining Bluesfest at the Royal Albert Hall it’s
been a bumper year for him. Now Porter tops it off by releasing a deluxe
repackaging of the album with brand new tracks and live DVD. The repackaging of
the GRAMMY-winning jazz and soul singer’s major label debut includes an
additional 4 tracks, including collaborations, covers and a brand new remix. On
it is Gregory and Jamie Cullum’s take on the classic “Don’t let me be
misunderstood” which they sang during 2014’s series of Strictly Come Dancing.
There’s also a brand new version of him singing “Grandma’s Hands”, originally
made famous by Bill Withers, (and featuring Ben L’Oncle Soul), and the 20Syl
remix of Liquid Spirit. The deluxe edition also sees Gregory cementing his
friendship with British Jazz/Soul singer Laura Mvula by getting her to duet
with him on a new version of his own composition “Water under bridges”, with
their voices perfectly intertwining. The bonus DVD features extracts from his
performance with the Metropole Orchestra from 2013. As well as orchestral
versions of his own tracks it has Gregory covering classic songs such as Donny
Hathaway’s ‘Flying Easy’ and Muddy Water’s ‘Hootchie Coochie Man’. The deluxe
version of the album is further justification for Porter’s quick ascent into
the top ranks of jazz and R&B singers today, showcasing his innate gift for
writing poignant songs based upon personal experiences with a relatable and
emotional immediacy.
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