This is one of the best smooth/contemporary jazz songs ever imho. God Bless You Art Porter in Heaven and thank you for leaving this music on earth for all to enjoy forever.
Love Art Porter. Just as his star was beginning to rise, the Lord called him home in 1996. For those who have had the pleasure of experiencing his music, be it through CD, RU-vid or however, his talent is seriously underrated and much appreciated. R.I.P., brotha
I am an AP die hard. Heard him for the first time (must have been the track 'wishful thinking') and fell in love in love with his music. Unknown to me he had died under such tragic circumstances. This is one of my favourites. It is so mellow and a testament to his versatility that he could blow the horn with aggression coming out with some of the funkiest stuff that I've heard yet produce very mellow romantic numbers that melt the heart. Why do the good die young?
AP was an awesomely talented brotha'. One of few songs in my life where the world continues to stand still whenever I hear it, thinking on the ones that matter to me most - my family, along with the privilege for them to still be alive to tell them. If words could not explain how grateful I am for the life God has given me, this song would be one of the closest. Thanks for sharing.
In 1994 thru 1995,i went thru a horrible bout with clinical depression.when i came home from work i would lay in my bed and listen to smooth jazz for hours.it literally saved me.it still hurts to know art is gone.
When get to heaven I will not be surprised to see this playin his sax for God! God I sho wish I could have caught this brother in concert on this side of heaven! Only a beautiful soul can play like this!
I feel like when I'm playing my own Soprano Saxophone, Art is saying..."Come on Brother...you love the Sax, and have a "passion" for the HORN... so let your creativity come alive!" He was so very good, and is missed greatly!
Aug. 3rd: Happy birthday Jazz saxophonist-drummer Arthur Lee "Art" Porter (1961-1996) Arkansas Jazz Hall of Fame, Arkansas Entertainers hall of Fame. Thank you and God bless. R.I.P. Thanks for the upload, BD COXII. Blessings
He was in Thailand in 1996 doing a show and after it was over he and some of his bandmates went on a boat tour and it capsized causing him and several others on board to drown