George Porter Jr.

Born: December 26, 1947

New Orleans music royalty and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient 

George Porter Jr. founded The Meters in 1965 alongside Art Neville, Leo Nocentelli and Joseph Zigaboo Modeliste. Known as one of the progenitors of funk with Sly & The Family Stone and Parliament Funkadelic, The Meters carved their own place in history with syncopated polyrhythms and grooves inherited from New Orleans’ deep African musical roots. Porter’s heavy pockets and fat notes created the rubbery bass lines behind anthems like “Cissy Strut” off the group’s self-titled 1969 debut — The Meters’ greatest commercial single that reached No. 4 on the R&B chart and No. 23 on the Billboard Hot 100. 

Take Five with Saxophonist/Singer/Guitarist Vanessa Collier

by AAJ Staff
April 22, 2025

Meet Vanessa Collier Vanessa Collier's sixth album Do It My Own Way was recently released on Phenix Fire Records. Recorded on analog gear with the musicians largely in one room, Do It My Own Way is sonically inspired by the classic Memphis soul sound of Stax and Hi Records, especially that of the Staples Singers. The ...

Firewalker

By Mia Borders

Label: Blaxican Records
Released: 2024
Track listing: Firewalker; Craving; Once in a Lifetime; Slipping Away; I Can't Love You; Body Heat; Better Off; The Juice; My Darling Love; Keep on Doing You

New Orleans Soul Singer Mia Borders Returns With Fiery New Album Featuring Meters Legend George Porter Jr.

July 25, 2024

Renowned New Orleans songwriter, vocalist, and producer Mia Borders announces her highly anticipated new album, Firewalker, arriving on Blaxican Records on August 30, 2024. Borders brings the heat on Firewalker, a collection of soul-stirring originals showcasing her powerhouse vocals and a deep connection to the rich musical heritage of her hometown. The album's lead single ��Firewalker�� ...

Mardi Gras Day

By George Porter Jr.

Label: Eleven Music Experience
Released: 2023

Mardi Gras Day

February 21, 2023

Album: Mardi Gras Day
By George Porter Jr.
Label: Eleven Music Experience
Released: 2023
Duration: 4:50

The Musician / Entrepreneur: Eddie Roberts

by B.D. Lenz
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Throughout my Chats with Cats columns I've tried to seek out information and advice from professionals across the jazz spectrum to give musicians, like myself, the tools to forward their own careers. This is an unprecedented time where technology has put it all out there for the taking. I discuss all of this in my Mind ...

George Porter Jr. to be Honored with Offbeat Magazine's Lifetime Achievement Award in Music

January 22, 2012

George Porter Jr., original bassist with the Meters, will be this year's recipient of OffBeat magazine's Lifetime Achievement Award in Music, during ceremonies to be held January 26 at Generations Hall in New Orleans. An in-demand sideman, Porter has performed and recorded with Dr. John, Paul McCartney, Robbie Robertson, Robert Palmer, Patti Labelle, Jimmy Buffett, David ...

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Days 4-7: May 5-8, 2011

by Sandy Ingham
May 26, 2011

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