Herb is a fresh new face on the entertainment scene. A true triple threat. Singer Actor
Voice over artist Herb is multi talented and versatile. Herb has most recently been scene in Chicago productions of The Princess and the Black eye Pea at the acclaimed Ravinia Music Festival where he appeared with the Broadway and television star Lilias White. He has also been involved in several productions at the famous Black Ensemble Theater where Jackie Taylor is the founder and artistic director. Add to this such delicious roles as CoalHouse Walker in Ragtime The Musical, Black Nativity and Broadway Snapshots to name a few. Herb is twice nominated for best performance by an artist in a musical by the prestigious Black Theater Arts Alliance. He also appeared with Clay Aiken in the Joyful Noise tour at the Chicago Theater. With two full length feature films to his credit Herb is no stranger to the camera. You can see him in The Calling and the soon to be released civil war drama Dog Jack. National commercials for Wal-Mart, American Family Insurance and regional ads for St Josephs Hospital of Kansas City Ms and Aurora Health Care Systems in Milwaukee are a few of his commercial endeavors.
With a voice that has been described as Honey and Thunder, Herb's rich warm baritone can soothe and relax you while his intense tenor will get you moving and grooving. It is the range and vocal control which makes Herb a vocalist and a singer. With a voice that says Lou Rawls, Issac Hayes, Barry White, Jeffery Osbourne, Alvin Slaughter, David Ruffin and Brian Stokes Mitchell, the style is uniquely his own. Whether it is Jazz, Rhythm and Blues, Gospel or Broadway Herb will entertain you with his renderings and interpretations. Weddings, Parties, Churches or Club Events whenever you need to dance and romance or inspire Herb is your man. To hear more please go to www.myspace.com/herbertporter
Special thanks to Derek Lott and the Real Project, this band appears with me in the video below. Joining us are Ken Davis on keyboard, Tony Taylor on drums, Brian Crenshaw on Lead guitar, Cynthia Jernigan on vocals and Curtis Clark on bass. Special thanks to Andre Simmons Tenor sax, and Derek Lott trumpet.
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Will and Tim Seisser formed a powerful teamas we played Pete Millers in May of 2009. Check the above website for more from these talented musicians.