Gregory Porter

I HAD A WONDERFUL TIME, MR.PORTER IS A SULTRY, SOOTHING, POWERFUL, TALENTED SINGER. SO CLASSY, SO POWERFUL, I LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT, SO PURE, JUST SO TALENTED.

My wife and I thought the show was awesome, and the musicians, WOW, although I did want him to sing his song Laura , bcuz that s my wife s name, lol. Only negative is, I thought the tickets were a little on the expensive side for a 1.5 hr show without an opening act.

Probably the biggest fan of Big Greg and his Squad. The concert was superb. He was engaging beyond the music. Captivating us all with stories of his son, the dog and his Mother. And THAT VOICE. I thank God for giving me ears to hear. Gregory Porter is beyond great as a vocalist, performer and songwriter. The lyrics capture your heart and don't let go. I drove from.DC to Durham and would do it again for his show. The sound in the theater was superb and the ushers were friendly. Gregory and his band hung around in the lobby for well over an hour taking pic, shaking hands, giving hugs and even kissing fans on the cheek. I have been to many many concerts and never have i seen such love for the people. If you get a chance you must partake in his "Liquid Spirit". You'll never be the same once you do.

Fantastic show. Great artist. Personable and gifted. A real treat.

Went to see jazz vocalist Gregory Porter at the newly renovated Howard Theatre .Porter and Band performed must of the hits from his new album "Be Good".The highlights of the show Were "on my way to Harlem"and "1960 What?" from Waters CD.The sound was perfect not being too loud as in most live concerts.Can't wait to see Porter again . PS try to attend a concert at the new Howard Theatre which has been redesigned as a "supper club" with tables and chairs,food & drink.Very Nice.

Great setting, $20 tickets, OK food at typically high prices, excellent service at the bar and appreciative crowd.

Gregory Porter is a consummate singer who comes ready to sing and brings a great band of musicians to enhance and support his performances. The venue (Sony Hall) is wonderful for audiences and performers because it is intimate. Even those who were farthest away had good seats compared to what would have been back seats at a large arena. The closeness of the audience also seemed to work for the musicians, much like a club date, where they could see and feel the appreciation. I was fortunate to have a seat right next to the stage and it just doesn't get any better than that. I always look forward to hearing Gregory and will definitely check out other acts that I like at Sony Hall in the future..

Gregory Porter s performance was amazing. I was a fan before and now I am a super fan. Venue was great. Service and food were great.

Phenomenal! A voice that puts the soul at peace. Great sound. We wanted more!

After following Gregory Porter for two years and sharing him with everyone who would listen, I was blessed to come across the notification of his tour. I immediately purchased tickets for myself, my brother and my sister. Gregory's presence is grand, while he remains humble. His voice ranges from peacefully gentle, to consumingly powerful. He deserves all accolades given and hopefully America will come to appreciate his talent, as much as his European fans.

Gregory Porter was amazingly. It was enjoyable. His voice is incredible.

I feel truly blessed to have been present at Gregory Porter's concert accompanied by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Given the opportunity, I would DEFINITELY attend again. Thank you for the gift of your voice, Gregory Porter.

OUTSTANDING !!! If you get a chance to see him with his velvet voice perform with a symphony orchestra behind him - please do. You will be transported elsewhere.

Mr. Porter has an Amazing voice! Sounded so clear.

Greg Porters talent is unbelievable! A standing ovation for almost every song!

Gregory Porter is an awesome vocalist and with the Atlanta Symphony made it a fabulous concert.

Remarkable show. On time for starting and ending. Everyone very elegant and dignified. Atlanta Symphony Orchestra so beautiful played .

The concert was awesome! Acoustics were superb allowing the sweet, mellow sound of both Gregory Porter and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra rain supreme. Loved it!! Bravo!!

The Gregory Porter Nat King Cole Trubute with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra was amazing. The attendants were helpful.

Everything was amazing!! Gregory Porter has an amazing voice, and the ASO did a beautiful job. It was a wonderful experience!!!

Performer & orchestra were excellent and inspiring. Want to do this again soon.

He has the voice I've ever heard live! Amazing concert.

Gregory Porter was outstanding. He gave us some blues, some jazz, some R&B, and a tad of gospel. There was something for everyone. The band was tight and the performers appeared to enjoy being in Durham. We do not always see that. Porter performed most of his "hits" during the concert. I spoke with a good many people who attended the concert and their response was quite similar to mine. I did not particularly like the "no intermission" format, but the concert was so good, I can overlook that small issue.

If you can get tickets to see Gregory Porter, do it quickly. I've seen Mr. Porter twice now and before I left to see the most recent performance, my husband wished me the best send off ever: go and have fun and soak up all the healing you need. This is what his music does to me, it heals. It began healing an ache I didn't know existed until I heard Be Good on our local Jazz station years ago. Since then, I've found the restorative power of his music, his voice, his poetry, and arrangements fill me with peace and connection to the world. Every show is completely different... it's Jazz. And every show is perfect - with energy in all it's forms, from in the rafters excitement with the crowd singing the back up lyrics to hearing the heart beat of people around you because the entire audience is paralyzed with beauty and simply feeling it together. Mr. Porter is world-renowned and I am honored to be part of that world. At this performance, Mr. Porter was gracious and generous with his time and met with people after the show. I appreciated this time to simply thank him for sharing his message of love and peace with the world. It was an honor to have such an amazing an intimate moment as a hug with this artist.

Gregory Porter was absolutely everything! His voice was so smooth and suave. He has a coolness about him that's captivating. He even did a meet and greet, posed for pictures with his fans, and signed autographs. He was like a gentle giant. After hearing Mr. Porter live, your life will be elevated!

I traveled from Charlotte for this show due to it being sold out. I loved the venue & the whole experience. It was well worth the trip!

Mr. Porter and his band mates are what we love about music, period.

It was one of the best musical evenings we have experienced!!!!!!!

When you listen to a recording by Mr. Porter, chances are you are hearing a top notch band of session folks, who have serious skills AND good musical judgement. Mr. Porter, on Sunday night, did what he was expected to do. He sung with strength, accuracy, and passion. His piano player was vacuously pyrotechnic. He would have fit better in the lesser jazz-rock efforts of the early '70's. His tenor sax player was strong, lyrical, and kept it complex enough for all but the most jaded among us. He played some good changes, but I wish he'd pushed a little out of his comfort zone. His alto player, too briefly on the stage, was quite good, as were his drummer and bassist. Hopefully, he'll be a bit more circumspect about his stage partners going forward.

This was my first time seeing a Gregory Porter performance live. What a performance, a 2 hr set and it was wonderful.

Simply fantastic. A most amazing voice. Worth every penny. Venue was perfect for the event.

Very upset... only sang a few songs... if he wasn't up to singing don't take people's money.

Absolutely Amazing. In hopes he comes back with a full Orchestra as promised. I would see him again and again

Gregory Porter was at times channeling soul great Sam Cooke, other times jazz vocal legend Nat King Cole, and all the time being his own unique, inspiring self! All hail Gregory the Great!

He said he had been sick a couple days before but still did an incredible show. He brought strong emotions, great stories and terrific diction( a rare ability today it seems). In addition the band was fantastic individually as well as a unit. The crowd was totally into the entire performance and the sound was so well balanced it was a joy in every aspect. The only complaint is the seats - too small and too crowded.

I love Gregory Porter's voice. I have seen him twice.

What a show! Gregory Porter has an amazing voice. I am looking forward to seeing him again within the next few months. The only singer since Luther Vandross who I WOULD have every CD he has produced. I would hope that the media picks up on his beautiful voice so that the world could enjoy his talent. What a VOICE!

This was my 1st time seeing Gregory Porter perform and he really gave a great performance.

Amazing show Gregory Porter is one of if not the best male jazz vocalist of today. And he always travels with some of the best musicians around! A must see every time he's in town.

I know some of the group members personally and love to catch the band when they're in town. CHIP CRAWFORD is always fabulous on that piano and all of the band members really know their stuff!!! This was my 3rd year seeing Gregory's "Annual Valentine's Concert" @ Town Hall (NY) and if you're reading this and can appreciate good music with a soulful sound . . . you have got to catch Gregory Porter and his band, whenever possible!

Show started right on time. Great flow, great sound. Entry to venue was quick. I'll. Definitely see them both again

Dreams do come true. Operation surprise your husband was a success. He had no clue and I want to Thank Everyone for such an amazing show.

The live performance lives up to what I've heard. Every song performed differently so each concert is a unique experience in itself. The bass player was icying on the cake; his improved solos that had medlies of various famous tunes he threw in brought more fun to an already Amazing performance.

The venue was perfect for a superb performance by one of today's jazz greats! Gregory Porter was outstanding. His timely appearance on stage and connection with his audience was amazing! His Saxaphonist is the truth! Bravo! #blackgirlmagic

Mr. Porter was amazing, his vocal control and rich tones made for an enjoyable evening

Gregory Porter sound is sooo unique yet Familiar. Mr. Porter's delivery of songs are so moving that the versus become vivid stories that make the audience feel his passion. E Harrold, the drummer was lively, smooth and Nasty on the drums

Porter in his humble,earthy way was mesmerizing. He (and his band) are incredibly gifted and create such a positive vibe, you have to walk out of the venue feeling imbued with the love he spreads effortlessly.

Gregory Porter bring soulful intimacy to ever song he sings. His aura is one of peace, insight, love, consideration, and humility. Best Valentine's night ever! A superb songwriter, singer and storyteller, his voice and presence filled the room with love. His band was amazing. We loved our seats and the space, red velvet...fitting for Valentine's Day!

Gregory Porter's concert was outstanding! The quartet is awesome as well! I wish though, they would have brought up Gregory's volume and the sax player's volume.

Heard my first Gregory Porter tune a year ago and have been hooked every since. Almost flew from San Antonio to Charlotte NC earlier in the year to see him since he was not booked here. I was patient and it paid HUGE dividends when he finally came here. His command of the audience with his performance and crystal clear voice was breath taking. The only other artist I have seen in concert who comes close to his performance is Jonathan Butler. San Antonio if you missed this concert you should be kicking yourself in the butt. If he came back to San Antonio tomorrow I would pay to see him again. He was just that good. The small venue was perfect as he only had four musicians with him.

Gregory Porter gave a performance that was intoxicating. A must see for ANY music lover.

This was a superb performance by the Grammy Award winning Mr. Porter and his band. It was an enchanting performance from beginning to end. I just wish he had song "When Love Was King." It was valentine's day after all.

The show was amazing. Gregory Porter has an amazing stage presence!!!

Concert was amazing. Gregory Porter was in incredible form - and his band was stellar. Only problem was the piano sound in the El Rey - was not at all good sounding.

Gregory Porter put on a phenomenal show. We ve seen him a few times, he never disappoints.

Just great !!! Was an unforgettable experience for me and my wife

The concert venue was extremely beautiful and of course, Gregory Porter's performance was amazing.

I just recently discovered this artist, I think his voice is so pure. The show was all that I could have asked for and I was glad I invited a friend to enjoy the moment. One problem with this venue is that when we arrived - on time - we were told to STAND at the bar. They had no seats for us. I would think that a ticket of more than $75 should come with a seat.

We wanted more. We were not ready for the show to end. Mr. Porter and his band are simply AMAZING. i AM LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEXT SHOW. I had a wonderful Birthday with my Daughter. Thank you

Nice evening out @ the new Sony Music hall mr.porter was excellent along with his musician and very gracious to sign cd and take pic thank you for a wonderful evening out ms.halsey

As a true fan, I was still blown away by the Gregory Porter show held at the new arrival to the music scene, the stylishly lovely Sony Hall. More than anything, I seek to applaud Mr. Porter's professionalism -- he & his band came in & totally knock us down!!!! Period. The respect & execution they displayed is rare and deserves highlighting. Then there's Mr. Porter's stylish-, no-nonsense-, velvet- tenor-/baritone- voice ..... ballads were created for this voice!!! I was completely satisfied by his musical set (which exceeded 90 minutes); AND, Mr. Porter was kind of enough to share his gracious pleasantries after the show (while I expressed my gratitude as to the amount of 'joy' he has graciously shared with us via his recordings & this show). GRACE, PEACE & CONTINUED SUCCESS to the Greg Porter ensemble!!! I WILL most certainly see YOU again!!!

No matter the venue, Gregory Porter is always AMAZING! His silky, sultry voice is always in rare form. Don t miss an opportunity to hear Gregory Porter!!

Magical environment. Great service. Easy public transportation access. Even better entertainment at an intimate venue for adults.

Mostly original music with gospel undertones and a vocal power that can break down walls

What a beautiful buttery baritone voice! Sony Hall was a complete surprise! What a fabulous dinner theatre venue!

Gregory porter was amazing .I truly do recommend to go see him .

Loved the personal reflections Gregory shared with us. Chip on piano was outstanding as usual , but to hear Gregory's voice live can't be beat.

This man has been blessed with an incredible talent. His music has a message of peace & love. His band members are amazing! They all seem to enjoy working together. It's a beautiful experience.

Gregory came out and announced that he woke up with a scratchy throat in the morning. He said that he shouldn't be singing but would try, starting out slow. He was on stage about 45 minutes and only sang about 30 of that. He took a break while his (excellent!) band played, then came back out to announce that he couldn't sing anymore! His band played a long jam song and that was it, If he knew his throat was sore and scratchy he should have just cancelled the show and returned another time! A one hour show that he only sang half of was not worth the time and expense of going to Seattle for a show. I hope to see him do a real show again someday!

I was extremely disappointed. I am a huge fan of Gregory Porter and had waited for years to see him. He entered the stage with the comment that he woke up with a tickle in his through and would start out slow, but it would not hinder his performance. After a half hour and putting fourth a lack luster effort to sing half of two songs he left the stage to his band to play without him. After another ten minutes he returned to the stage to call off the performance. The performance should have been cancelled before hand and we all should be refunded our money or a show should be rescheduled. I will attempt to see him preform again, but was very disappointed with this showing.

I loved the performances of Gregory as well as the musicians and the Balboa Theater was the perfect location.

Gregory Porter sounded amazing despite the fact that he said he had a cold and couldn't speak two days prior. My only disappointment was that he did not sing Insanity. His drummer told us after the show that Insanity was on the playlist but maybe GP's voice started acting up so he cut it out. He sounded great to us though. Only GP knows if his throat was getting too scratchy.

He tried, but Gregory was not feeling well. I'd bought my tickets so long ago the anticipation was high. That is why it was so disappointing when he called if the concert after a few songs. The band however, and the little Greg was able to do was spectacular! Hope he fits us in his schedule and comes back soon, because I'll be there. Also, not sure why they crammed people between the stage and front row, was a bit claustrophobic.

I was excited and with great anticipation to groove with Gregory Porter last Wednesday evening. However, I did not get the chance to quite clap my hands til aching because he needed to preserve his vocals; but I didn t leave dissatisfied. He was great nonetheless!!!

So sorry he was ill and could not perform. I am hoping he'll come back and let us use our old tickets for a new show. See you soon Gregory.

He had a cold. Should have given a rain check. He said he never misses shows, which is admirable on one hand, but he only really performed for about 15 min. That s not what we were there to see. I m a little torn on what the right decision would have been. Either way, it ended early.

The coliseum seating was terrible. Entering at row G and having to climb to row V (15 rows) and no handrails in indeed challenging and the performers could barely be seen. Sound system was excellent and Gregory Porter sounded wonderful. Kinda velvety like Lou Rawls was. Patrons should be told to bring binoculars if sitting in the balcony.

Unfortunately as a vocalist I know how difficult it can be to perform when your voice just isn't there. Such was the case with one of my most favorite singers, Gregory Porter. While Porter was clearly a sensitive, conscientious and caring person apologizing at the very start for his health situation, it was overall a disappointed to hear about four songs before he had to excuse himself and end his November 1 performance at the Moore Theater in Seattle. Probably should have just cancelled his concert and rescheduled for another date. What everyone missed was the opportunity to experience his beautiful, rich and dynamic persona /voice on the live stage. I respect his decision to try and make the best of a bad situation but it was truly a big disappointment for us because we had so looked forward to this Seattle debut. Take care of yourself Gregory Porter because you and your spirit are definetly needed in the world today!

The show was disappointing apparently he was having problems with his throat he sang 4 songs and left the stage saying he need to stop singing. I wish he would ve canceled

My husband and I came to Seattle from Portland to see Gregory Porter for our second time. Gregory Porter came onto the stage and told us that he woke up with a tickle in his throat. He asked that we be patient with him because his voice was compromised. He sang about three songs (beautifully, I might add) then he left the stage while his band played. When he returned he announced that he could not sing anymore. We were very disappointed. I felt badly for Porter because I also had a sore throat and could barely talk and I did not know when I got up that morning with my tickle that I would be talking in a whisper by evening. So would I recommend the event. Yes, I would recommend that you go see Gregory Porter. We will go see him again. I love the old Moore building because of the character but I think they should boost up their lobby and snack bar. They opened the doors to the building at 6:30 did not let us go to our seats until nearly 7:15, There were people with canes who had no where to sit in the lobby. The food was peanuts, potato chips and a turkey wrap,

Great concert. However, due to sickness, Porter cut the concert short

Excellent show! This was the best show I've seen this year! Will go see him every time he comes to Atlanta!!!

By far the best show I've seen this year. Porter had a saxophone, female who brought the house down. Porter was just as appreciative of the audience as we were of him.

One of the best concerts I have ever attended. I would love to see GP in another setting.

One of the best concerts ever. Excellent mixture of classic and contemporary.

From the first second I heard his voice I was hooked. I started researching and reading everything I could find about him and I wasn't disappointed

Loved the show. Gregory Porter amazes with his smooth voice and professionalism. No rude jokes or jesrures, just nice, clean fun. I love Gregory Porter!!!!

Totally enjoyed the show. Of course we were totally feeling Gregory Porter. His performance was so much better than when we saw him a few years back at GA Tech. It was a true pleasure to be there. Would highly recommend

Great performance. Gregory Porter is a first rate performer. A throwback to a time when quality music and vocals were the standard.

I love Gregory Porter! This is my 2nd time seeing him and it was again, amazing!

Awesome concert! G. Porter and K. Springs were great

Gregory Porter is awesome he sounds just like the CD singing live.

He doesn't dance or play an instrument other than his amazing voice. This was a wonderful event. The musicians with him are excellent, especially the saxophone player. The others, bass, piano, and drums were also first rate. Excellent performance by all.

Amazing performance!!!! Can't wait to see Mr. Porter. Saxophone player was Awsome. You go girl!

If you love jazz, you love Gregory Porter. He is one of my favorite vocalist out today.

Gregory Porter is now my favorite male vocalist. He sings with a combination of ease and passion. I love the sense of heritage in songs like On My Way to Harlem and Musical Genocide. The spirituality of Take Me to the Alley makes me ponder my overall relationship with humanity. An excellent vocalist is not threatened by being accompanied by outstanding musicians. Every one that shared the stage was wonderful especially Chip Crawford and Lakecia Benjamin (who is one of the most exciting saxophonists that I have seen recently). I saw Gregory Porter less than a month ago (over Memorial Day weekend) and would go again within a month. Never too much.

Gregory Porter is a true storyteller with an incredible voice!

Gregory Porter gave an amazing performance. "Take Me to the Alley" was awesome! The band was phenomenal and sounded great in the Centre. The opening performance by Kandice Springs was great too.

Gregory Porter is an amazing jazz singer and story teller. He is a legend in the making and will surely have his place in history among the many great performers like Marvin Gaye, Nat King Cole, Ray Charles, Billie Holiday, Lew Rawls and Frank Sanatra. Porter is that good! It is talent like his that leads my dedication to purchase (not just listen) to the music I love. What a tremendous blessing to live in Porter's day. Angela J. W.

Gregory Porter's voice is amazing, but this live performance was outstanding. The talent and skill of his band musicians made this a great concert.