George Porter Jr. & Runnin' Pardners - Live At The 2023 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

Size: 88.2 MB
Time: 37:54
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2023
Styles: Blues, R&B, Rock, Funk
Art: Front

01. J Black Attack (Live) (5:50)
02. Careful Who You Idolize (Live) (6:25)
03. Check Out Your Mind (Live) (6:00)
04. Just Start Groovin' (Live) (4:03)
05. Cissy Got The Blues (Live) (3:18)
06. Cryin' For Hope (Live) (4:15)
07. I Get High (Live) (5:13)
08. Wanna Get Funky (Live) (2:47)

Personnel:
George Porter Jr.: Bass & Vocals
Michael Lemmler: Keyboards & Vocals
Chris Adkins: Guitar & Vocals
Terrence Houston: Drums & Vocals

George Porter, Jr. is best known as the bassist of The Meters, along with Art Neville, Leo Nocentelli and Joseph Zigaboo Modeliste. The group was formed in the mid 60's and came to be recognized as one of the progenitors of funk then called R&B. The Meters disbanded in 1977, but reformed in 1989. Today the original group still plays the occasional reunions but the Funky Meters, of which Porter and Neville are still members, most prominently keeps the spirit alive.

Porter’s rhythmic work in the Meters in lockstep with drummer Zigaboo Modeliste was epic. Those pockets, the long notes and fat holes, provided the cushion for Leo Nocentelli or Art Neville to play or sing over and created some of R&B history’s most memorable grooves.

Few bass players in the history of modern New Orleans music are as storied as George Porter Jr. During the course of a career spanning more then four decades, Porter has not only made a deep impression with his work in the Meters, but he’s notched session work with artists as diverse as Paul McCartney, Jimmy Buffett, David Byrne, Patti LaBelle, Robbie Robertson, Tori Amos, Taj Mahal, Ryan Montbleau and live performances with Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Warren Haynes, John Scofield, Steve Kimock, Eric Krasno (and including recent studio releases with Warren Haynes and Bill Kreutzmann) just to name a few. Early in his career, Porter worked with seminal New Orleans artists like Allen Toussaint, Earl King, Lee Dorsey, and Johnny Adams, Irma Thomas, The Lastie Brothers again to only name a few.

Porter is also the band leader of his own unique long term project the Runnin’ Pardners, well respected not only as a quintessential New Orleans band, the touring band continues to receive accolades on the jam band and festival scene. He has assembled some seasoned and talented musicians to join him on this project. George Porter Jr. plans to keep a smile on his face." I feel like I am working towards something that will be remembered."

Porter has proven to be capable of the ultimate fusion of rock, funk and R&B, and has gained recognition as one of the industry’s elite bass players. He continues to be not only an in demand performing artist but an accomplished studio musician and producer.

Today, Porter features that epic bottom end in his latest ventures with his own band the Runnin' Pardners.

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Johnny Vidacovich, June Yamagishi And George Porter Jr - We Came To Play

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 58:29
Size: 133.9 MB
Styles: Funky rock-blues
Year: 2003
Art: Front

[10:54] 1. On A June Night
[ 8:58] 2. We Came To Play
[ 0:36] 3. Let Me Ask You
[10:41] 4. Is It Nature's Rock N' Roll
[ 1:18] 5. Intros
[16:02] 6. Careful Who You Idolize
[ 9:56] 7. Ciarra's Shuffle

George Porter Jr.: A brief look at George Porter Jr's career will prove that he is the premier bass player and performer. Unmatched and in a league of his own, his career has spanned more than thirty years, working with artists as diverse as Robbie Robertson and Earl King. Beginning in the Mid 60's, his career started with Eddie Bo and Irving Bannister and his All-stars. His recording career also began at that time, recording hundreds of songs with Allen Toussaint, Marshall Seahorn, Earl King, Lee Dorsey, and Johnny Adams. His more recent recordings read like a roster of today's popular stars, including The Headhunters, Albert King, Aaron Neville, Paul McCartney, Tori Amos, Robert Palmer, David Byrne, Robbie Robertson, Patti Labelle and Dr. John. His songs appear everywhere, from the soundtrack of 8 Mile to the CDs of John Scofield and String Cheese Incident. 1965 began a collaboration that has lasted to this day with the Legendary Meters / Funky Meters, considered by many to be the best Rock / Funk Fusion band in the world and is currently leader of his own band, The Pardners.

Johnny Vidacovich: In his very personal approach to percussion, master drummer Johnny Vidacovich combines elements of New Orleans' traditional rhythms with free techniques and mainstream sensibilities. He is at once a brilliant soloist and a highly sensitive accompanist with the ability to detect and quickly enhance even the subtlest change of direction. His command of dynamics, distinctive melodic conceptions and effervescent swing has brought him international recognition as The Quintessential New Orleans drummer. His unique style and conviction has led to performances with jazz masters Joe Henderson, Donald Byrd, Kenny Barron and Eddie Harris, in addition to performances with modern jam masters Karl Denson, Skeric Walton, G Love, Chris Wood, Luther Dickinson and Stanton Moore. His recording history includes James Booker, Professor Longhair, Mose Allison, John Scofield and Ray Anderson. Johnny's albums as a leader include "Banks Street" and "Mystery Street" (Chebasco), "Vidacovich" (PawMaw), and the new "We Came to Play" (Trio).

June Yamagishi: June began his career playing and touring extensively in Japan. In the 80's he toured with artists Carlos Santana, George Duke, War, Robert Cray and Albert Collins. His recording history includes B B King, Dr. John, Henry Butler, Art Neville, and the new 2003 Headhunters CD. Bandleader, guitarist, arranger and co producer of the Wild Magnolias, guitarist with Papa Grows Funk and The Trio, June is a force to be reckoned with.

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Ryan Montbleu - For Higher

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 45:15
Size: 103.6 MB
Styles: Electric blues
Year: 2012
Art: Front

[4:01] 1. Yeah Man
[3:36] 2. Heartbreak Road
[3:59] 3. Away We Go
[4:39] 4. Head Above Water
[7:06] 5. Here But I'm Gone
[5:00] 6. Burning And Hiding
[4:53] 7. Sweet, Nice And High
[3:24] 8. Just Perfect
[5:15] 9. Dead Set
[3:18] 10. Full Grown Man

Produced by Galactic's Ben Ellman, For Higher was recorded at Fudge Studios in New Orleans for two long days and nights in May of 2011, on the heels of Jazz Fest. Ben assembled an all-star session band featuring George Porter Jr. on bass, Ivan Neville on keys, Anders Osborne on guitar and Simon Lott on drums. The end result is a handful of originals (including one co-write with Eric Krasno of Soulive) and some choice, deep covers.

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