American Baritone Jarrett Logan Porter: Aesthetics, Minimalism, and Japanese/Danish Design

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Written By Jonathan Eifert
Jarrett Logan Porter | Classical Post Podcast

American baritone Jarrett Logan Porter joins us on the Classical Post Podcast for a candid look at his inspiration from the worlds of design, interiors, fashion, and global travel. Speaking with a level of poignant depth beyond his years, he shares how minimalism, sentimentality, form, light, and a major nod to Japanese and Danish aesthetics influence him. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or other platforms.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR DISCUSSION

Style icon: Jeff Goldblum

Interior design inspo: Minimalism — should be timeless and classic, mixed with earthiness. Not stark minimalism, but Danish, Japanese style/design; Charles and Ray Eames aesthetic.

Favorite place: Kyoto — smell, wetness of the trees. Anything that brings back those memories.

Dream aesthetic: A sharp focus on sentiment, form, and light.

What does his style say about him: Focus…that he cares. Put together, but not fussed over.

Recommended products: Lulu Lemon, Acne Studios, J.Crew, Comme de Garcons, Aesop.

What energizes him: Being around people where you can be real, knowing different levels of who you are.

Whose shoes would he spend a day in: Yo Yo Ma

Learn more: jarrettporter.com / Instagram

Praised for his “imposing baritone” and “supple vibrant baritone that he deploys with unaffected lyricism and manifest honesty” by Opera News, American baritone Jarrett Porter is quickly making a name for himself with a fearless talent and commanding intellect. Porter is currently a member of the Artist Diploma in Opera Studies at The Juilliard School.

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