Everybody is talking about newcomer Gregory Porter's incredible vocal mastery - from jazz luminary Wynton Marsalis who has called him "a fantastic young singer" to Gilles Peterson and Jamie Cullum. Porter's acclaimed debut recording for Motema is imbued with measured, graceful lyricism and whilst reflecting influences as different as Nat "King" Cole and Donny Hathaway it has an emotional intensity that is very much his own.

Included on the album are striking interpretations of the classic songs "But Beautiful" and "Skylark" together with seven original compositions, all of which personify Porter's world view. Produced by saxophonist, pianist and composer Kamau Kenyatta, 'Water' also features legendary alto saxophonist James Spaulding best known for his appearances on iconic Blue Note albums of the 1960's by Freddie Hubbard, Horace Silver and others.

Tracks from 'Water' have already featured on Jamie Cullum's show on BBC Radio 2, Gilles Peterson on BBC Radio 1 and on Jazz FM. Added to that are his acclaimed appearances on Later With Jools (April 2011 & the NYE Hootenanny Show).