As bassist and vocalist for New Orleans legends The Meters in the ‘60s and ‘70s, George Porter Jr.’s fat grooves not only helped shape the sound of New Orleans but pioneered the genre that would come ...
New Orleans stalwart/bassist George Porter Jr. has released a new collection of instrumental music with his revered quartet, Runnin’ Pardners, titled Porter’s Pocket. The funk-fueled entry permeates ...
Distinguished New Orleans bassist George Porter Jr. will release his latest set of new music, an instrumental album, Porter’s Pocket, on February 7, 2025. The music collection will arrive via Color ...
George Porter Jr. and the musicians he tours with tend to eat well when they’re out on the road, the bassist and New Orleans funk icon says with a laugh. Looking through the song titles on his ...
On Friday, the festival expands to 14 stages, including three at the New Orleans Jazz Museum, the House of Blues Voodoo Garden and inside the Jazz Playhouse at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street.