New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Gregory Porter gives his fans a special Valentine's Day gift today with the release of a sublime Spotify Singles featuring the 2-time GRAMMY-winning vocalist's soulful and uplifting version of The
Beatles classic "Blackbird," as well as a spirited take on the
Nat King Cole favorite "L-O-V-E," which was featured on Gregory's latest album
Nat King Cole & Me. The session was recorded at Spotify Studios in New York City with Porter and his longtime bandmates pianist Chip Crawford, bassist Jahmal Nichols, drummer
Emanuel Harrold, and tenor saxophonist Tivon Pennicott.
Porter recently released his third Blue Note album,
Nat King Cole & Me—a heartfelt dedication to the legendary singer and pianist—and made appearances on CBS Late Show with Stephen Colbert and NBC The Today Show. The New York Times wrote that "the jazz singer to beat these days in a man with a vast, noble voice and a way of winning your trust in a matter of seconds." NPR
Music described the album as "a loving tribute recorded with the London Studio Orchestra, in splendiferous arrangements by Vince Mendoza," adding that "Porter exudes charm and encouragement."
Porter's amiable charm will be on full display tonight for his sold-out Carnegie Hall debut, as he graces the venerable New York City venue's legendary Stern Auditorium Perelman Stage for his beloved annual Valentine's Day concert. Porter will also present
Nat King Cole & Me throughout 2018 with orchestral performances across
Europe and in U.S. cities including Atlanta, Chicago, Washington DC, and more to be announced soon. Visit gregoryporter.com/live for more tour info.
GREGORY PORTER - NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES:
Feb. 14 - Carnegie Hall - New York, NY
Feb. 16 - Troy
Music Hall - Troy, NY
Feb. 22 - St. Cecilia
Music Center - Grand Rapids, MI
Feb. 23 - Montreal En Lumiere - Montreal, QC
Feb. 28 - Acadiana Center for the Arts - Lafayette, LA
March 2 - Knight Concert Hall at Arsht Center for the Performing Arts - Miami, FL
March 3 - McGlohan Theater - Charlotte, NC
March 4 - Carolina Theater - Durham, NC
June 1 - Atlanta Symphony Hall - Atlanta, GA **with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra**
June 11 - Symphony Center - Chicago, IL **with the
Chicago Symphony Orchestra**
June 20 - Dell Hall at Long Center for the Performing Arts - Austin, TX
June 25 - Elgin Theatre - Toronto, ON
June 27 - Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - Washington DC **with the
National Symphony Orchestra**
