{"product_id":"gregory-porter-liquid-spirit","title":"Gregory Porter – Liquid Spirit","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative w-full overflow-visible\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69ff23c0-cfc0-83eb-8333-e8be665487a0-28\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-69ff23c0-cfc0-83eb-8333-e8be665487a0-28\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-108\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"38e865bd-61f1-4d8a-9978-8d7d84109875\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3-mini\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"78\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLiquid Spirit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGregory Porter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"425\"\u003eA breakthrough release that helped define Gregory Porter’s international reputation, \u003cem data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"180\"\u003eLiquid Spirit\u003c\/em\u003e is a vibrant blend of modern jazz, soul, and gospel-inflected storytelling. Anchored by Porter’s unmistakable baritone and deeply expressive phrasing, the album balances uplifting groove-driven tracks with moments of quiet, reflective intimacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"967\"\u003eAt its core, the record is powered by a tight, responsive ensemble featuring pianist \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eChip Crawford\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, bassist \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAaron James\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and drummer \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eEmanuel Harrold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, whose interplay gives the music its warm, organic pulse. Horn textures - particularly tenor saxophone contributions from \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eTivon Pennicott\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and trumpet lines from \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCurtis Taylor - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eadd a soulful, brassy edge that lifts the arrangements without overwhelming Porter’s vocal presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003eThe title track, \u003cem data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003e“Liquid Spirit,”\u003c\/em\u003e became a defining moment for Porter, driven by its infectious groove and uplifting message of resilience and joy. Elsewhere, songs like \u003cem data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003e“Hey Laura”\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003e“Free”\u003c\/em\u003e highlight the album’s softer, more introspective side, while \u003cem data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1249\"\u003e“Musical Genocide”\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1267\"\u003e“Wind Song”\u003c\/em\u003e expand the sonic palette with richer harmonic layering and subtle rhythmic shifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003ePorter also includes carefully chosen interpretations, such as \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eI Fall In Love Too Easily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe In Crowd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, placing himself within a broader jazz tradition while still asserting a distinct contemporary voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1866\"\u003eThe result is an album that feels both accessible and artistically grounded - rooted in jazz tradition but open to soul, gospel, and modern popular forms. \u003cem data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1766\"\u003eLiquid Spirit\u003c\/em\u003e ultimately succeeds as both a statement of identity and a celebration of collective musical energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1878\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"2243\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mllxpr\" data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1905\"\u003eNo Love Dying – 3:56\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"us8r4f\" data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"1931\"\u003eLiquid Spirit – 3:36\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jjckos\" data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"1958\"\u003eLonesome Lover – 3:11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mxcjfi\" data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"1993\"\u003eWater Under The Bridge – 3:33\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1a56p6b\" data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2015\"\u003eHey Laura – 3:19\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1b16282\" data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2044\"\u003eMusical Genocide – 3:45\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"s2m2uy\" data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2064\"\u003eWolfcry – 4:10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mhjoje\" data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2081\"\u003eFree – 5:01\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qy5gaj\" data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2105\"\u003eBrown Grass – 4:17\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2yj9rr\" data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2128\"\u003eWind Song – 3:24\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1a9ydmu\" data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2154\"\u003eThe In Crowd – 3:37\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qpuymy\" data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2174\"\u003eMovin’ – 4:50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jc33lm\" data-start=\"2175\" data-end=\"2206\"\u003eWhen Love Was King – 6:53\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"r7pbi3\" data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2243\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eI Fall In Love Too Easily – 7:49\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/07rb7QQYk7E?si=nVxGmgt6_doihlBz\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Blue Note Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53637290262870,"sku":"0602537410538","price":4.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_a1dd496f-64c4-4439-8900-1cb2699a2b29.jpg?v=1778677918","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/gregory-porter-liquid-spirit","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}