What hat does Gregory Porter wear?

Kangol Summer Spitfire
For all of his public appearances, Gregory wears a flat cap – a Kangol Summer Spitfire – with a modified strap that covers his ears and chin. He has spoken about its use as a kind of security blanket, and refers to it as his “jazz hat”.

Why does Gregory Porter wear that strange hat?

Well, we have the answer for you: It’s a Kangol Summer Spitfire with a modified strap, and he began wearing it to cover up scars he has after undergoing skin surgery.

Does Gregory Porter play an instrument?

Do you play other instruments? Porter: The ability to bend to emotion – a horn player can do it, a piano player can do it.

Why does Gregory Porter always wear a hat?

Gregory Porter’s trademark headgear has been a fascination for his fans as far back as an interview with Jazz Weekly interview in 2012. He told the publication: “I’ve had some surgery on my skin, so this has been my look for a little while and will continue to be for awhile longer. People recognise me by it now.

When did Gregory Porter become a jazz singer?

Please try again later. Jazz and soul singer Gregory Porter, 42, who turned to singing when an injury ended his football career, exploded onto the international music scene with his debut CD „Water” in May 2010. Since his second album „Be Good” one year later he is „the brilliant new voice of Jazz” (Huffington Post).

When is Big Night in with Gregory Porter?

Porter is one of the singers joining Gary Barlow on The Big Night In, which sees Children in Need and Comic Relief coming together for the first time to host a special night of television. It is being broadcast on BBC One on Thursday 23 April between 7 and 10pm.

Why does Gregory Porter wear a balaclava and cap?

While the root of his success lies in his sumptuous baritone, Porter has also become instantly recognisable due to his trademark headgear, a combination of cap and balaclava. Here’s what he has said about it.