BBC Radio 2 presents Gregory Porter
BBC Radio 2 tonight announced that American jazz musician Gregory Porter will perform a live concert exclusively for the In Concert series. The concert will take place at the famous Maida Vale Studios on Thursday 21 July, to be broadcast live on Radio 2, as well as in vision via bbc.co.uk/radio2 and the BBC Red Button.
Published: 11 July 2016
I’m delighted that we can present this unique jazz vocalist live in concert on the radio and on BBC Red Button for listeners and viewers to enjoy
Jeff Smith, Radio 2 Head of Music, says: “Music of all genres plays a huge part in Radio 2’s success, and since he was first played on the network by Jamie Cullum in 2010 and then supported consistently across all shows on the Radio 2 Playlist, Gregory has established himself as a firm favourite with Radio 2 listeners. I’m delighted that we can present this unique jazz vocalist live in concert on the radio and on BBC Red Button for listeners and viewers to enjoy.”
Gregory says: “I can’t wait to perform for BBC Radio 2 in the hallowed halls of Maida Vale Studios, where so many of the artists who have inspired me have performed."
Fresh from his appearance on the Pyramid Stage at this year’s Glastonbury Festival, Gregory will be performing tracks from his new album Take Me To The Alley, as well as songs from his three previous albums, including his 2013 album Liquid Spirit, for which he won a Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album.
Applications for free tickets can be made available via bbc.co.uk/radio2
Earlier in the day, listeners will be able to hear two exclusive tracks from Gregory’s sound check in the BBC Radio Theatre on Ken Bruce’s Radio 2 show at 11am, plus an interview ahead of the evening’s performance on Simon Mayo’s Drivetime Show (5-7pm). Jo Whiley will host an exclusive webchat with Gregory - which will be broadcast on bbc.co.uk/radio2 and also the BBC Radio 2 YouTube Channel. Jo will also catch up with him for an interview post-performance.
There will be a Golden Ticket giveaway opportunity on the Chris Evans Breakfast Show on Wednesday 20 July with Chris doing a live ringback to the winner during the show the following day. For full Terms and Conditions go to bbc.co.uk/radio2
Presented by Jo Whiley, Gregory Porter will be live on BBC Radio 2 and also via BBC Red Button and at bbc.co.uk/radio2
Notes to Editors
BBC Radio 2 is the UK’s most listened to radio station with a weekly reach of 15.51m listeners, with The Chris Evans Breakfast Show (6.30-9.30) reaching 9.73m listeners (Rajar - Q4 2015). Radio 2 In Concert has featured some of the world’s best loved musicians in recent years, from Status Quo to Take That, A-ha to Coldplay, Noel Gallagher and Jeff Lynne's ELO.
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