Name: Water
Brand: Gregory Porter

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Universal Music GmbH

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Release date

2022-04-08

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3878242

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Artist

Gregory Porter

Label EU

Blue Note

Genre EU

Classical

Gregory Porter is an American jazz vocalist, songwriter, and actor. Born in 1971 in Sacramento, CA and raised in Bakersfield, CA, he currently resides in New York City, USA.
With his rich baritone voice and soulful delivery, Porter has captivated audiences worldwide. His unique blend of jazz, gospel, blues, and soul influences creates a sound that is both timeless and contemporary.
Porter's talent has earned him numerous accolades including Grammy Awards for Best Jazz Vocal Album. He continues to push the boundaries of jazz music with his powerful performances and heartfelt lyrics.

Blue Note is a record label that has made a significant impact in the jazz genre. Founded in 1939 by Alfred Lion and Max Margulis, Blue Note focused on traditional jazz and swing recordings, producing timeless classics. In the 1950s, it became one of the first labels to feature bop musicians. After being acquired by *Universal Music Group* in 1965, Blue Note expanded its repertoire to include more commercially-oriented music like jazz-fusion. Throughout the years, Blue Note underwent various changes in ownership and reissue programs but continued to release new recordings and previously unreleased material.

In 1982, Blue Note catalog reissues began appearing on *United Artists Records*, which was owned by Michael Cuscuna who oversaw the UA-era reissue program. The label was later relaunched as part of *Capitol-EMI's* subsidiary *Manhattan Records* in 1985. It was during this time that Blue Note released key albums from its history and introduced previously unissued material.

In 1989, Blue Note became the division under which all of Capitol-EMI's jazz activities were organized. However, two years later, *Manhattan Records* was revived for smooth jazz and pop-jazz releases while Blue Note continued to thrive as a prominent label within Capitol-EMI's roster.

Newest Listed Items

Gregory Porter’s Grammy-nominated debut studio album Water was released in 2010, and is now re-issued on Blue Note.The album was recorded in the summer of 2009. The tracks include love stories, such as Illusion and Pretty, or protest for African-American civil rights, such as 1960 What? which recounts the 1967 Detroit riots. Gregory Porter also covers saxophonist Wayne Shorter's Black Nile with added lyrics. He also did an a cappella rendition of Feeling Good, made famous by Nina Simone in particular. Water was hailed by fans and critics alike, elevating Gregory Porter to the status of the next great male jazz star and marking the beginning of his successful career:

Water

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