Esperanza Spalding from Letterman last night.

[Paul Warburton]

I take that back... chicks a bitcth.

[skb5string]

Originally Posted by davidjbass

That was really cool. I wish I was that young and that talented. I found it very refreshing musically.

++++++++++++++++++++++1!

That was just an awsome performance great tune. Great playing and her voice...I could listen to that all day... now for a trip across the Web to itunes!

[Marcus Johnson]

Originally Posted by Paul Warburton

I take that back... chicks a bitcth.

I think so too, PW. She's been working with Joe Lovano's band, so she must have something goin' on.

[wdave]

Hi all,
I couldn't agree more with all the good things said about Esperanza. Upon hearing this clip, I was immediately reminded of this gal (from my more youthful days).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FS_Vl...eature=related
Cheers
Dave Little

[Zachmozach]

Originally Posted by Ed Fuqua

Please tell me you've listened to some of Jim Ferguson's music. I understand that it may not be your cup or tea, but while he's singing some really beautiful and involved melodies, he's playing solid inventive and happening basslines underneath. It ain't easy, but Jim makes it sound like it is.

I got to see him play duo with mundell lowe a few years ago. Incredible.

[Calebmundy]

Yeah JIm Ferguson's pretty amazing. He plays out around here, and he is nutz when it comes to pocket and soloing-even beyond his super-tasty singing. I keep telling him I'll call him for lessons, and then not doing it.

I love the end of clip when Dave kisses her hand, and then she kisses his! Way to keep up with that lecherous old guy... whom I love of course.

[Marcus Johnson]

Originally Posted by Calebmundy

I love the end of clip when Dave kisses her hand, and then she kisses his!

Yeah, that was classic. It's worth checking out her bio at her website, she's pretty interesting.

[Johnny L]

I saw her album in a record store yesterday, listened to it and snatched it immediately. Luckily, there was a bass scroll behind her head to grab my attention.

Fantastic!

[MLysh]

Jay Leonhart's my favorite singing up-right player, but something tells me the general public and the Billboard charts will never be ready for his beautifully bent brand of artistry.

Was at a gig the other night and a table setter for the catering company (who I know is not a jazz savvy listener), sees me unpacking my bass, walks over and asks, "Have you ever heard of Esperanza Spaulding?" So, I believe she has, as they say in the media: Traction.

[jumpinin]

Originally Posted by Chris Fitzgerald

Very nice. Anybody else find playing DB and singing at the same time hard as hell? I can usually only manage one or the other in tune...

I liked this interview - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfiDmQWxmIc

She talks about always singing when she practices, stuff like playing a scale and singing a third above the note she's playing or singing the scale in the opposite direction from what she's playing. I've been listening to her album and if you think the tune on Letterman was tough to play and sing check out her singing Body and Soul in 5/4 (and in Spanish). Plus she sings along with her solo. She's clearly got a very good grounding in afro-cuba music and compound time. ... and she's sexy as a mofo.

[jmattis]

I saw her at the Birchmere just outside of DC last night. She's incredible. She loves what she's doing, and is a phenomenal player and singer. I love her.

[bwsailer79]

Originally Posted by jmattis

I saw her at the Birchmere just outside of DC last night. She's incredible. She loves what she's doing, and is a phenomenal player and singer. I love her.

I was at that show last night too. That girl is bursting with some talent and like you said... you can tell she loves it. And on top of being an excellent bass player... that girl can sing! It was an incredible show.

I haven't been listening to jazz that much lately, but after getting into Esperanza Spalding... I feel a serious need to get right back into it. I have a feeling that she's going to be really good for jazz music.

[arnoldschnitzer]

Producer: "Niice. Now, lose the bass. Get some tight leather pants. We'll send you to a dance coach. You need some bling. I'm sending you to the salon for some extensions". Etc., etc.

[Mark Carlsen]

I have to jump in here cuz I know Esperanza and have worked on her bass.
She is a very unique talent and when I first met her she played one of my basses because her neck was broken off her bass... With that big hair and her boppish type noodling she did that day I thought " Hmmmm... This is George Mraz meets the Mod Squad"
She has gotten super promo both from Berklee and her Agent ,so she is around good people. I wish her luck down in NY... Just as a Bassist I believe she will be around doing great things for the instrument. I have played some duets w. her and she is very inventive. As far as the other stuff, I hadn't heard her sing that much, but I liked her unique approach and think she will forge ahead in what ever musical situation she is in.

[MLysh]

Originally Posted by arnoldschnitzer

Producer: "Niice. Now, lose the bass. Get some tight leather pants. We'll send you to a dance coach. You need some bling. I'm sending you to the salon for some extensions". Etc., etc.

Funny, my wife said the exact same things to me the other night...

[kamakiriad7]

Sweet Jesus, I'll be 23 next month. I have some catching up to do.

[fretlessman71]

Originally Posted by arnoldschnitzer

Producer: "Niice. Now, lose the bass. Get some tight leather pants. We'll send you to a dance coach. You need some bling. I'm sending you to the salon for some extensions". Etc., etc.

Esperanza Spalding with extensions? I'm picturing Cousin It crossed with Weird Al Yankovic...