Gregory Porter’s warm baritone vocals and earthy brand of jazz, soul and gospel shot him to stardom more than a decade ago.

Now, with two Grammy Awards to his name, the Sacramento-born singer is visiting Symphony Hall as part of a globetrotting tour that also includes numerous other UK venues. Outside of London, though, Birmingham is the only destination he’s playing for more than one night - a sure sign of his enduring appeal here in the Midlands.

The 53-year-old is returning to these shores three years after performing at the late Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum Jubilee celebrations - and six years after becoming the first celebrity to sing a lullaby on CBeebies Bedtime Stories.