2LP – Black Vinyl

Gregory Porters Grammy-nominated debut studio albumWaterwas 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 as1960 What?which recounts the 1967 Detroit riots. Gregory Porter also covers saxophonistWayne Shorter‘sBlack Nilewith added lyrics. He also did an a cappella rendition ofFeeling Good, made famous byNina Simonein 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.

Tracklist:

Side 1

1. Illusion (3:04)
2. Pretty (6:21)
3. Magic Cup (6:12)

Side 2

1. Skylark (8:19)
2. Black Nile (4:57)
3. Wisdom (9:31)

Side 3

1. 1960 What? (12:27)
2. 1960 What? Opolopo Remix (8:25)

Side 4

1. But Beautiful (5:36)
2. Lonely One (5:43)
3. Water (4:03)
4. Feeling Good (3:02)