My Biography

At the age of eight, I was singing, writing, and composing my

own songs. When I was sixteen, I received a guitar from my

grandmother as a gift. I couldn't play it at all! A few

months later, some guys moved into the neighborhood and

that's when I started to play, they were all members of a

small band. They took the time to show me how to play and

eventually I Learned and performed as their bass guitarist. I

am a musician that can play "by ear ". I have also

developed many other musical talents over the years. As a

result, I can play the drums, piano, and keyboard. I am a

composer, arranger, songwriter, vocalist, and jazz guitarist.

My years of experience also include that of a featured

guitarist for many, many, years. My musical influencers that

had an impact on me are: Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield,

Santana, Mary Wells, to name a few; there are many, many

more that shape the way I play, sing, and compose my music

.

That's my story,

Bobby Porter

e-mail: bobbyporterjazz@ yahoo.com