Gregory Porter and Westonbirt Arboretum

Gregory Porter, born in Los Angeles and raised in Bakersfield, CA, is renowned for his warm baritone and jazz, soul, and gospel fusion. He's compared to Nat King Cole, Donny Hathaway, and Stevie Wonder. His 2010 debut, *Water*, earned a Grammy nomination, and his third album, *Liquid Spirit*, won the Best Jazz Vocal Album Grammy, becoming one of the most-streamed jazz albums ever. Known for originals and tributes like 2017's *Nat King Cole & Me*, he has collaborated with Kamau Kenyatta, Disclosure, and others. His 2020 album *All Rise* was Grammy-nominated, and his holiday album *Christmas Wish* followed in 2023.

Born in the UK, JP Cooper is a soulful pop singer known for hits like “September Song” (1B streams) and “Perfect Strangers” with Jonas Blue. His debut album is 3x UK Platinum, with 6B+ global streams. He’s collaborated with Stormzy, Liam Payne, Bugzy Malone, and more.