Gregory Porter

• 2-LP GATEFOLD EDITION

Porter’s appeal stems from his gospel and soul man willingness to bring honesty and vulnerability to his lyrics – recall “Illusion” from Water. However, Take Me To the Alley stands as Porter’s most personal album. The project includes two songs about his young son, “Don’t Lose You Steam,” a rollicking and funky cut in which Porter encourages and challenges a young man to reach his destiny and cross the bridge built by his ancestors; while the infectious and vivid “Day Dream” finds Porter finding wonder in a child’s imagination.

PERSONNEL:

• GREGORY PORTER, vocals
• ALICIA OLATUJA, vocals
• CHIP CRAWFORD, piano
• AARON JAMES, bass
• EMANUEL HARROLD, drums
• KEYON HARROLD, trumpet
• YOSUKE SATO, alto sax
• TIVON PENNICOTT, tenor sax
• ONDREJ PIVEC, organ

TRACKS:

• DISC ONE
• A1. Holding On
• A2. Don't Lose Your Steam
• A3. Take Me To The Alley

• B1. Day Dream
• B2. Consequence Of Love
• B3. In Fashion
• _______________________

• DISC TWO
• C1. More Than A Woman
• C2. In Heaven
• C3. Insanity

• D1. Don't Be A Fool
• 02. Fan The Flames
• 03. French African Queen