Any discussion of noteworthy bassists must include George Porter, Jr. In the world of soul and funk, his name sits alongside such greats as Larry Graham, James Jamerson, Duck Dunn, Chuck Rainey, Bootsy Collins, Jerry Jemmott, and David Hood. Narrow the field down to New Orleans, and Porter is the bass player. He was a founding member of the Meters, whose ’60s instrumentals “Cissy Strut,” “Look-Ka ...