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Ted Gioia, author of the acclaimed Substack newsletter The Honest Broker, and of many books, writes: “The great jazz scholar Dr. Lewis Porter is now on Substack, and his debut features a never-before-heard audio interview with Charlie Parker. I've subscribed & I encourage others to do so too. Porter is the real deal—a genuine expert & trusted authority.”

Richie Beirach, renowned pianist and educator, writes: “FASCINATING !! You are a research DEMON !! And not just FINDING facts, but putting them  together to make very logical conclusions that fill in the historical gaps for us. Very important stuff—you are  the spiritual Sherlock Holmes of jazz history. And it could only be done so completely by a GREAT PLAYER TOO !! NOT just a RESEARCHER!! You’re able to put us right next to you at your desk and computer while you are going down into the mine to uncover the diamonds of information. Thank you Lewis !! I speak for all of us. Richie”

Celebrated English pianist and composer, Mike Westbrook, OBE, and his wife, singer and artist Kate Westbrook, write: “I am impressed by your intelligent and informed writing on jazz and your in-depth analysis. Kate and I are greatly enjoying your weekly bulletin and look forward to more such revelations. All the best, Mike Westbrook”

Swedish researcher Bo Lindström writes this about Porter's Billie Holiday analysis series: "Brilliant! Analysis like this gives, at least me, a much deeper insight into Billie Holiday's artistry even though I have loved her works for over half a century."

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