'Liquid Spirit' - Gregory Porter As we come to a close of 2013 I reflect back on the last 12 months and without doubt one of the major highlights for me musically was the album 'Liquid Spirit' by the American jazz singer Gregory Porter. This, his first release for Blue Notes, is quite simply a magnificent, largely self-penned set which showcases this marvellous singer's smooth, pure and easy going style to perfection. To say this music is the ideal antidote to the pressures of a stressful day is no understatement.
It is refreshing to see Mr Porter's work is not going unnoticed. A huge buzz now surrounds him with titles such as "America's newest jazz superstar" being heard in many quarters. Just recently 'Liquid Spirit' received two Grammy Award nominations, one of each was for the hauntingly beautiful 'Hey Laura'. Straight ahead, yet subtle in its tone, the song just slips under your skin and stays there. A fine example of this gorgeous and sublime album.
Check out the video for 'Hey Laura' right here.
It is refreshing to see Mr Porter's work is not going unnoticed. A huge buzz now surrounds him with titles such as "America's newest jazz superstar" being heard in many quarters. Just recently 'Liquid Spirit' received two Grammy Award nominations, one of each was for the hauntingly beautiful 'Hey Laura'. Straight ahead, yet subtle in its tone, the song just slips under your skin and stays there. A fine example of this gorgeous and sublime album.
Check out the video for 'Hey Laura' right here.
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