Take me to the alley

"Gregory Porter, now four albums into a career that should take him into the ears and hearts of anyone who loves classic American soul music, is a star. He reminds us that jazz and pop music are still good friends if they want to be. He reminds us that a great voice can't really be explained but has to be heard. And he reminds us that strong music isn't fashion, bound by its moment, but a feeling available to anyone".

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"That Porter doesn't break new ground here isn't a big deal; he doesn't need to. His voice, already a standard of excellence by which others are judged, is matched by a truth-laid-bare songwriting style that is singular and second to none".

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"While Liquid Spirit was decidedly nostalgic, rooted in traditional jazz and soul, for his new album, Take Me to the Alley, Porter reconnects with long-time collaborator Kamau Kenyatta to create something more serene. With its scant, acoustic backdrop, the mood is overtly relaxed and the pace is low to mid-tempo, making for a record best suited for late night consumption".

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"På sit fjerde album formidler den amerikanske sanger Gregory Porter sine værker med fløjlsblød røst, smidig her-og-nufrasering og den rette troværdighed".

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"Der er masser af varme og kærlighed i Porters stemme, så man føler sig omfavnet på en beskyttende facon. Med Porter i højttalerne er der, som han synger på "Daydream", plads til langstrakte dagdrømmerier".

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"Gregory Porter er en sanger af sjælden helstøbthed som performer - og sangskriver. Han har selv angivet Bill Withers som et stort forbillede, og ligesom ham står han dobbelt stærkt: fremragende og unik vokalist plus et indlysende sangskrivertalent. 'Take Me To The Alley' tegner et billede af en moden og virtuos musikalsk performer".

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