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Gregory Porter<\/strong> covers Leonard Cohen<\/strong> with a gorgeous new version of \u201cSuzanne<\/strong><\/a>,\u201d an all-time favorite from the legendary songwriter\u2019s songbook that appeared on his debut album Songs of Leonard Cohen<\/em>. \u201cIt was truly an honor to sing the words and melody of a master craftsman of song,\u201d says Porter. \u201cI\u2019ve long admired his wit, wisdom and courage that\u2019s all in the music.\u201d It\u2019s the latest single from Here It Is: A Tribute to Leonard Cohen<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, a remarkable album produced by Larry Klein<\/strong> that features an extraordinary line-up of vocalists interpreting Cohen\u2019s profound songs. Previously released singles include \u201cComing Back To You<\/strong><\/a>\u201d by James Taylor<\/strong>, \u201cFamous Blue Raincoat<\/strong><\/a>\u201d by Nathaniel Rateliff<\/strong>, and \u201cSteer Your Way<\/strong><\/a>\u201d by Norah Jones<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here It Is<\/em>\u00a0also includes contributions from\u00a0Peter Gabriel<\/strong>,\u00a0Sarah McLachlan<\/strong>,\u00a0Luciana Souza<\/strong>,\u00a0Iggy Pop<\/strong>,\u00a0Mavis Staples<\/strong>, and\u00a0David Gray<\/strong>. The vocalists are accompanied by an exceptional band featuring saxophonist\u00a0Immanuel Wilkins<\/strong>, guitarist\u00a0Bill Frisell<\/strong>, pianist\u00a0Kevin Hays<\/strong>, bassist\u00a0Scott Colley<\/strong>, and drummer\u00a0Nate Smith<\/strong>, with additional contributions from\u00a0Greg Leisz<\/strong>\u00a0on pedal steel guitar and\u00a0Larry Goldings<\/strong>\u00a0on organ. The album comes out Oct. 14 and can be pre-ordered now on D2C exclusive color vinyl, black vinyl, CD, or digital download.<\/p>\n\n\n\n