Acclaimed singer-songwriter Gregory Porter is set to open his anticipated tour in Swansea in June 2027.
Two-time Grammy Award winner Gregory Porter has become one of the most celebrated voices in contemporary jazz. Drawing inspiration from the Southern Gospel sounds of his California upbringing and his mother’s Nat King Cole record collection, Porter has forged his own distinctive style that effortlessly blends jazz, soul and gospel.
Porter began singing in jazz clubs while attending San Diego State University on a football scholarship, before moving to New York City to pursue music. He earned widespread acclaim for his early albums Water and Be Good, before achieving international success with Liquid Spirit and earning his first Grammy Award. Its follow-up, Take Me To The Alley, secured a second Grammy and cemented his reputation as one of the defining jazz artists of his generation.
With a voice described as "liquid gold," Gregory Porter has captivated audiences around the world with his soulful baritone and deeply emotional performances. This is a show you don’t want to miss.