cover of episode #87: Gregory Porter on Nat King Cole (with Lee Mergner)

#87: Gregory Porter on Nat King Cole (with Lee Mergner)

2024/4/15
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This conversation was recorded on the inaugural sailing of Botti at Sea and it featured an interview with the great vocalist Gregory Porter by Lee Mergner, as part of the Jazz on Film series he hosted that week.  This episode is about the legendary Nat King Cole. Most people know about Gregory’s professional affinity for Nat and his music, but may not know just how personal that affinity is.  He explains his deep love for Nat and even sings a few tunes that make that connection clear.