Jazz Icon Gregory Porter Returns to Montecasino this November
BIOGRAPHY – GREGORY PORTER
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Gregory Porter was raised in Bakersfield, California and cites the Bakersfield Southern Gospel sound, as well as his mother’s Nat King Cole record collection, as fundamental influences on his own sound. Porter began singing in jazz clubs in San Diego while attending San Diego State University on a football scholarship. Eventually Porter moved to New York City to pursue music full-time and his career began to ascend with the release of his first two albums—Water (2010) and Be Good (2012)—both of which received GRAMMY nominations. In 2013, he released his breakout Blue Note debut Liquid Spirit which grew into a global phenomenon, selling more than a million albums and earning Porter his first GRAMMY Award with NPR declaring him “America’s Next Great Jazz Singer.” His 2016 follow-up Take Me to the Alley won Porter his second GRAMMY Award and firmly established him as his generation’s most soulful jazz artist. In 2017, Porter released the heartfelt tribute album Nat King Cole & Me, and in 2020 returned to his original songwriting on the uplifting ALL RISE, both of which received GRAMMY nominations. His 2021 release Still Rising collected new songs, covers, duets, and a selection of his most-loved hits. In 2023, Porter released his first-ever holiday album Christmas Wish. Porter has hosted the podcast The Hang, a conversation series featuring his famous friends, as well as his own cooking show The PorterHouse, in which the singer shared recipes inspired by his local community, experiences from touring the globe, and family cooking traditions.
About SHOWTIME MANAGEMENT SA
Showtime Management SA, headed by Hazel Feldman and Tony Feldman,is a leading South African live entertainment show promoter and musical theatre producer, which has set the benchmark for the presentation of quality, international-standard shows and events, many of which have been presented throughout South Africa, Asia, Europe and Las Vegas. Musical Theatre productions include Fame; Chicago The Musical (2005, 2008 and 2018/9 International Tour); We Will Rock You (2006 & 2023); Beauty & The Beast; High School Musical; Rent; Mamma Mia! (2010, 2024); Dreamgirls; Menopause the Musical; Beautiful Creatures; Dirty Dancing; Jersey Boys; Annie; Priscilla Queen of the Desert; SA Representative for The Lion King Asia & International Tour. Concert productions and live shows include: The Rolling Stones; Frank Sinatra; Elton John; Rod Stewart; Pavarotti; Seal; Janet Jackson; Liza Minnelli; The 3 Tenors; Black Eyed Peas; Deadmau5; 50 Cent; George Benson; Swedish House Mafia; John Legend; Shakira; Tap Dogs; Eminem; Ultra Music Festival (2014 – 2020, 2023 – 2026); Cirque Éloize iD (2014 & 2016); Disney On Ice (2014 – 2019); Jason Mraz; Russell Brand; Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre; Yusuf Cat Stevens; Slava’s Snow Show; The Illusionists; Dynamo, James Morrison, Monster Jam (2018 & 2023), Stomp, Marvel Universe LIVE!, Yo-Yo Ma, Ndlovu Youth Choir in Concert (2022 & 2023), Gregory Porter SA Tour, Candace Bushnell – True Tales of Success, Sex and Sex and the City, Lalah Hathaway SA Tour, The Magic of Rob Lake, Ndlovu Youth Choir, Freestyle Kings Live, Disney’s The Magic Box and Tyla SA Tour. 2025: Tyla SA 2025, Ndlovu Youth Choir, Soul II Soul, Disney’s The Magic Box, Dear Evan Hansen, Bluey’s Big Play, CHICAGO The Musical, Gregory Porter, World SuperCross Championships, Pretty Woman, and more! For more information, go to showtime.co.za
About GRIZA Enterprise: GRIZA Enterprise is a brand solutions and creative content agency. Our work focuses on middle to affluent markets across the continent. Based in South Africa, our strategy development is enriched by our scholarship in African arts and culture, taking advantage of the golden thread running through the markets we serve. Some of our clients and partners include Liberty, Mercedes Benz, Reciprocal wines, Strauss & Co, Nedbank, Turbine Art Fair, Stellenbosch Wine Route.
Eight-time nominee and two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning jazz vocalist Gregory Porter returns to Montecasino for three engagements on Thursday, 20 November; Friday, 21 November and Saturday, 22 November as part of his three-city Love is King South African concert tour which also includes Cape Town and Durban. Presented by Showtime Management and GRIZA Enterprises, tickets for the Love is King SA Tour are on sale at showtime.co.za and ticketmaster.co.za.
After playing to sold out houses at this venue two years ago, Gregory Porter is pleased to being back performing for fans in an intimate, personal setting. “There’s something truly special about experiencing Gregory Porter in an intimate venue such as the Teatro. His rich, soulful voice fills the room, creating a connection so personal it feels like he’s singing just for you.” says Tony Feldman of Showtime Management.
Don’t miss Gregory Porter live in South Africa this November for six concerts only. Book now at Showtime.co.za or Ticketmaster.co.za. Tickets purchased via unauthorised websites will not be honoured. ENDS
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