Gregory Porter

Gregory Porter is an American singer, songwriter, and actor born on November 4, 1971. He gained recognition for his talent in jazz music and has won the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album twice, first in 2014 for 'Liquid Spirit' and then in 2017 for 'Take Me to the Alley.' Porter was born in Sacramento, California, and grew up in Bakersfield, where his mother, Ruth, who was a minister, played a significant role in his life. With seven siblings, Porter was encouraged by his mother to sing in church from a young age. Despite his success, Porter had a distant relationship with his father, Rufus. After graduating from Highland High School in 1989, he received a full athletic scholarship as a football lineman from San Diego State University.More