Robert Porter (June 20, 1940 – April 10, 2021) was an American record producer, discographer, writer, and radio presenter.
It was said that "The result of his painstaking efforts is the restoration of much of the 20th century's most indelible music, now preserved for future generations and sounding better than ever before.
He had five Grammy Award nominations, winning in 1980 for his liner notes for The Complete Charlie Parker on Savoy and in 1986 as reissue producer for Atlantic Rhythm & Blues.
He also contributed expertise to organizations including the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.
[2][3] Bob Porter died of complications from esophageal cancer, at his home in Northvale, New Jersey, on April 10, 2021.