George Porter, Jr. is one of the most influential rhythm and blues players from the post-1950s generation of musicians that engineered the revolution in soul music that became known as funk. But Porter has gone on to excel in a variety of genres, from jazz to pop. The bassist is a highly accomplished sideman, the pivot around which all the original Meters have continued to play at various times, the driving force along with Meters founder Art Neville behind the funky Meters and the leader of ...