Internationally acclaimed GRAMMY Award Winning trumpeter and composer Charlie Porter first cut his teeth on the New York jazz scene, while simultaneously studying classical trumpet performance at The Juilliard School under the tutelage of famed trumpeter and composer Wynton Marsalis.Not a stranger to the idea of infusing one's art with examinations of societal conditions, Grammy-winning trumpeter Charlie Porter follows 2019's "Immigration Nation" with thoughts of how we act in hindsight to deal with the collateral damage of 'progress' and the centuries-old struggles with racism, inequality and corruption. Born during the upheavals of 2020, "Hindsight" reflects the tumult, uncertainty, and fiery emotions of the times, yet with the recent birth of his son, and thoughts of how we're going to leave the planet for the next generation, his "For Ellis" closes the album with a gospel choir and a hymn of hope. Joining Porter on the wide-ranging set of originals are saxophonist Nick Biello, pianist Orrin Evans, guitarist Mike Moreno, bassists David Wong & Damian Erskine, Behn Gillece on vibes, drummer Kenneth Salters, along with several guest performers. "Porter's playing is fluid, expressive, and magnificent." - DOWNBEAT
1 Tipping Point 5:49
2 Hindsight 7:00
3 Walking The Plank 6:51
4 Things Fall Apart 7:53
5 Requiem 7:38
6 In Short Supply 9:45
7 Going Viral 5:55
8 Paradise Lost 5:33
9 For Ellis 4:18
All music by Charlie Porter
Porter House Music (ASCAP)
(4) lyrics by Majid Khaliq
(6) lyrics by Madelaina Piazza
Charlie Porter - trumpet
Nick Biello - alto & soprano saxophones (1,6,8), keyboards (7,8)
Mike Moreno - guitar (3-6,8)
Behn Gillece - vibraphone (2,6)
Orrin Evans - piano/keyboards
David Wong - bass
Damian Erskine - fretless electric bass (4)
Kenneth Salters - drums
Jimmie Herrod - vocals (4,6)
Rasheed Jamal - rap vocals (6)
Majid Khaliq - violin (4)
Bassekou Kouyate - ngoni (African traditional guitar) (6)
Mahamadou Tounkara - ntama (African talking drum) (6)
Hallowed Halls Gospel Choir (9)
