True To Life's bassist Mike Porter playing his Fodera Emperor Deluxe 5 w/ Spalted Top, Mahogany back,Birdseye maple neck,Aero pickups

Keyboardist/organist Wayne Walker sitting in with True To Life on Shrine NYC gig.

Master Drummer Dennis Chambers and True To Life drummer Frazer Adams

Epifani Custom Systems owner, Nick Epifani with True To Life's bassist, Mike Porter

Fodera Guitars partner,Joey Lauricella with True To Life's bassist, Mike Porter

Drummer having some fun at the taping of the Wes Houston Show

True To Life with Mr. Wes Houston after taping his show

True To Life's bassist Mike Porter on "The Wes Houston Show" w/ his Fodera Emperor Deluxe 5 and amplification/cables sponsored by his equipment manufacturer,Epifani Custom Systems.

True To Life's second release "Easy Street" photo shoot with model friends, Dolly Sierra and Tiffany Wilson. Photography: Larry Busacca

True To Life selected from 3000 bands in the world to have their song "Half Pace Boogaloo" featured on this Warner Brother CD: " Musician Magazine Presents The Best of the B.U.B. S."

Songbird extraordinaire Lynnee Porter singing Lennox Armstrong/ True To Life's song "Love Makes It Hard" at NYC club "Downtime"

Lennox Armstrong,vocalist and songwriter wrote"Love Makes It Hard" along with music/production by True To Life on their second release "EasyStreet". Listen and enjoy!!!

Bassist Mike Porter's family left to right:Cousin Shani Newton,wife Lynnee& daughter Karyn Porter @True To Life 1/28/16 gig @The Shrine NYC

True To Life live 1/28/16 @The Shrine NYC

True To Life bassist Mike Porter with Michael "Scotty" Williams 1/28/16@The Shrine NYC

Kita P's photo of True To Life live@ The Shrine 1/28/16

Mike Porter's Family @1/28/16 True To Life gig @ The Shrine NYC

True To Life in the studio with Kita P.

True To Life in studio with Kita P.

True To Life visits friend Bob Baldwin @ Trumpets, Montclair, NJ

True To Life after Shrine NYC gig

True To Life after Shrine NYC gig with Wayne Walker

True To Life live @ The Shrine(profile pic) Photo by Bernie Johnson

Master drummer Dennis Chambers with Cory Henry after Snarfy Puppy gig in MD

True To Life performing @ Silvana's NYC 2/25/16

5 time Grammy winner Bassist Victor Wooten and True To Life Bassist Mike Porter

Living bass legend ,Marcus Miller with True ToLife’s bassist Mike Porter 11/10/18 @ NJPAC Prudential Hall with special Guest David Sanborn & featuring Lalah Hathaway.

Mike Porter True ToLife bassist truly enjoyed the clinic bassistMike Porter True ToLife bassist truly enjoyed the clinic bassist extraordinaire Dwayne “ Dw Wright put on yesterday afternoon hosted & sponsored by Kristin Bidwell @ Fluency 34, Luthier extraordinaire Dave Segal and Legendary Bass guru David Beasley @New York Bass Works & Nick Epifani @Epifani. There was barely standing room as Dwayne ‘s trio performed several of his extraordinary originals and shared two amazing soon to be released songs from his upcoming project featuring world renown long time friends keyboardist Corey Henry and drummer Nat Townsley Jr. The room was packed with music industry giants, music lovers from near and far as well as musicians new and seasoned veterans as Dwayne took us on a musical journey fielding several questions from the audience ,humbly sharing helpful tips, including but not limited to single & double hand techniques, theory, practiceregiments,professionalism,touring, equipment,leadership, and was truly our humble music professor for the afternoon. Legendary Music Industry friend and keyboardist extraordinaire Stanley Brown came out to show his love and support surprising Dwayne. And even more of a surprise Stanley brought his 18 year old Pensa bass made the Legendary Luthier Mas Hino world renown for his Pensa basses who also took time out from his busy shop to drop by to support. A phenomenal experience was had by all, and the musical fellowship that ensued post Dwayne’s workshop and wrap up was incredible!!! Make sure to support all of Dwayne “DW” Wright’s projects, tours and endeavors and make sure to stop by Fluency 34 to pick up all your music gear & accessories & apparel. See Dave Segal & Dave Beasley @ New York Bass Works to get your new custom basses ,the basses Dwayne plays and see Nick Epifani @ Epifani Custom Systems the amp& speaker enclosures Dwayne used at this clinic and regularly. Review by Mike Porter , Published 5/20/18.True To Life latest performances found @ truetolifejazz.com in the video section and on YouTube. extraordinaire Dwayne “ Dw Wright put on yesterday afternoon hosted & sponsored by Kristin Bidwell @ Fluency 34, Luthier extraordinaire Dave Segal and Legendary Bass guru David Beasley @New York Bass Works & Nick Epifani @Epifani. There was barely standing room as Dwayne ‘s trio performed several of his extraordinary originals and shared two amazing soon to be released songs from his upcoming project featuring world renown long time friends keyboardist Corey Henry and drummer Nat Townsley Jr. The room was packed with music industry giants, music lovers from near and far as well as musicians new and seasoned veterans as Dwayne took us on a musical journey fielding several questions from the audience ,humbly sharing helpful tips, including but not limited to single & double hand techniques, theory, practiceregiments,professionalism,touring, equipment,leadership, and was truly our humble music professor for the afternoon. Legendary Music Industry friend and keyboardist extraordinaire Stanley Brown came out to show his love and support surprising Dwayne. And even more of a surprise Stanley brought his 18 year old Pensa bass made the Legendary Luthier Mas Hino world renown for his Pensa basses who also took time out from his busy shop to drop by to support. A phenomenal experience was had by all, and the musical fellowship that ensued post Dwayne’s workshop and wrap up was incredible!!! Make sure to support all of Dwayne “DW” Wright’s projects, tours and endeavors and make sure to stop by Fluency 34 to pick up all your music gear & accessories & apparel. See Dave Segal & Dave Beasley @ New York Bass Works to get your new custom basses ,the basses Dwayne plays and see Nick Epifani @ Epifani Custom Systems the amp& speaker enclosures Dwayne used at this clinic and regularly. Review by Mike Porter , Published 5/20/18.True To Life latest performances found @ truetolifejazz.com in the video section and on YouTube.

The Godfather of Gospel Timothy Wright’s Son and True To Life’s Bassist Mike Porter’s Bass Son, ,Dwayne “DW” Wright

Right to left:Legendary Bass guru & Dwayne Wright’s Master class teacher:David Beasley from New York Bass Works & Nick Epifani Owner of Epifani Custom Systems , co sponsored this Dwayne Wright bass clinic event held at co sponsor Kristin Bidwell’s bass shop, Fluency 34 on 5/19/18.

Mike Porter True ToLife’s bassist with Dwayne Wright and Nick Epifani at Dwayne Wright’s bass clinic @ Fluency 34 5/19/18.

Dwayne Dw Wright & Master class teacher, David Beasley @ Dwayne Wright’s bass clinic 5/19/18 @ Fluency 34.

Left to right :Stanley Brown, Dwayne Wright and Fluency 34 owner/ host of Dwayne Wright’s bass clinic 5/19/18,Kristin Bidwell.

Ron Grant Rest in Heaven ,True To Life’s bassist’s friend for 50+ years

True ToLife Bassist Mike Porter at Masterclass by Master Bassist Extraordinaire Sharay Reed. Held 2/9/19 at Fluency 34, hosted by my friends Kristin Bidwell and Joey Lauricella from custom bass luthiers/ manufacturers ,Fodera Guitars . —————————— 2/10/19 Hey Sharay: It ‘s Mike Porter ..found@ video galleries of truetolifejazz.com It was a pleasure meeting u today at your Masterclass hosted by my friends Kristin Bidwell of Fluency 34 and Joey Lauricella from Fodera. Glad I got there early to get my front row seat cuz it was standing room only!! I really enjoyed your Master class & was truly inspired by how u have “studied to show yourself approved “& God has “brought your gift before great men” (women). You fielded some great questions . Additionally Thanks for teaching some in the class & reinforcing to others the path for greatness is forged in the study (playing & consistently rehearsing & developing your skills )in preparation of your artistry so when we touch our instruments after the necessary study, the confidence will be a result of the preparation and reflect in our playing. You taught us at the time of the performance , we should only look towards adding different enhancement elements & color to the song that we already know (inside & out, back & forward)through the time spent in preparation. Thanks for also sharing your personal on tour experiences with The The Great artists you’ve worked with. Those are priceless . As you know I already sent the picture we took to my Son Corey. He hit me back yesterday and is glad we hooked up. I told him the story I told u before your class started. I’ll never forget we have something in common other that knowing Corey.. It’s our greatest admiration , respect cand inspiration from Master Bassist Extraordinaire/ Bass Living Legend & Bassist trendsetter ,Who I respectfully call “The Hit Maker”Anthony Jackson. You truly showed homage to him by starting your class with & ending your class with songs he helped make famous on the Chaka Khan “Clouds” album. Looking forward to staying in touch. Hit me up on messenger and you have my wife’s email also. Let me know the next time you are in NY. God Bless u Mike Porter