excellent performance and great venue.
by Cfields25 on 9/22/25Blue Note Summer Sessions - NapaRating: 5 out of 5Excellent performance and great venue. A great selection of drinks and food. A fantastic atmosphere.

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The Soraya
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Davies Symphony Hall
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Gregory Porter on Tour
With his rich baritone voice and his mastery of the deepest traditions of soul, jazz and gospel, Gregory Porter has established himself as one of America's most versatile and acclaimed vocalists. His artistry and sensitivity is plain to the ear whether he's putting his stamp on beloved standards by heroes like Nat "King" Cole or demonstrating his own writing talents with original songs strong enough to stand with the many classics in his repertoire.
Produced by Troy Miller (Jamie Cullum, Laura Mvula), All Rise is Porter's sixth studio album and fourth for the iconic Blue Note label. Like his 2013 breakthrough Liquid Spirit — the Grammy Award winner for Best Jazz Vocal Album — Porter's latest is a confident display of his many gifts, starting with his ability to convey feelings of both exaltation and sadness with uncommon directness and warmth.
Selling out venues to capacity, like Warner Theatre (Washington, D.C.), as engaging and charismatic onstage as he is on his recordings, Porter performs in support of All Rise throughout 2020 in venues across the U.S. and Europe.
Gregory Porter in Concert
Though Gregory Porter has been widely heralded as one of the premier male vocalists in contemporary jazz, his roots in soul and gospel are just as deep. Raised in Bakersfield, California, he got his start in music singing in the church where his mother was a minister. After a promising athletic career was cut short by an injury, he came to New York in 2004 and began building his profile through appearances and residencies at clubs in Brooklyn and Harlem. Porter's albums for the Motéma label — Water (2010) and Be Good (2012) — introduced listeners to a remarkable talent whose baritone voice maintained his warmth and richness regardless of the style and setting. His first album for Blue Note, Liquid Spirit (2013), marked a wider breakthrough on both sides of the Atlantic, winning Porter his first Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Album and reaching the Top 10 on the UK charts. In 2017, Porter released Nat King Cole & Me (2017), a collection of songs recorded and inspired by his lifelong idol. His sixth studio album, All Rise, is released in the spring of 2020, with Porter performing new dates in the U.S. and Europe.
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Excellent performance and great venue. A great selection of drinks and food. A fantastic atmosphere.
This was our third time seeing Mr. Porter and once again he didn't disappoint. The venue and atmosphere was perfect for the mood of the concert. His voice was beautiful and he sang all his popular hits. I had the extra treat of meeting him after the show when he was heading to his room. He was very kind and gracious.
The location was beautiful, great view from our General seats, his performance was outstanding ❤️
Gregory Porter live is a must see. His studio albums don’t do him justice. Seen him live with a band. He’s a great performer. If you have a chance to see him, you should. An incredible incredible voice.
I love Gregory Porter. So talented and calming. Engages the audience. Band is fantastic. Love the meritage venue. Attended last year. Will be back next year for certain.
Gregory Porter and his band were excellent in country club hills!
HE IS THE BEST PERFORMER EVER!!!!!!!! I LOVE HIS VOICE, HIS MANERISMS, HIS EVERYTHING!!!!!! I GO TO SEE HIM EVERYTIME HE IS IN ILLINOIS!!!!!!!
Other than the rain, it was a great concert. Both performers were good.
It was awesome show I Love Gregory Porter I also enjoyed the opening act. Great atmosphere
It was an excellent show, as we knew it would be! Gregory Porter NEVER disappoints!! Any Gregory Porter is always too short because you want him to sing every song he has ever sung!! The opening act was also excellent!! Well done, Country Club Hills!!