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Gregory Porter performs “Papa Was a Rolling Stone”
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- Singer Gregory Porter performs his version of the Norman Whifield classic “Papa Was a Rolling Stone” made famous by the Temptations, during his concert on August 2, 2019 — part of SFJAZZ Summer Sessions 2019 and broadcast on Fridays Live.
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Gregory Porter, a two-time GRAMMY-winner and six-time nominee, has undoubtedly become jazz’s most celebrated male vocalist. “a jazz singer of thrilling presence, a booming baritone with a gift for earthy refinement and soaring uplift” (The New York Times).
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PERSONNEL:
- Gregory Porter: vocals
- Tivon Pennicott: saxophone
- Ondrej Pivec: Hammond organ
- Chip Crawford: piano
- Jahmal Nichols: bass
- Emanuel Harrold: drums