I saw her on the cover of Bassplayer Mag, I just checked out her site and some clips.
WOW!
http://www.esperanzaspalding.com/
WOW!
http://www.esperanzaspalding.com/
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Esperanza Spalding
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I don't really love her playing (I'm not too fussed about double bass) but her singing on Stanley Clarke's "The toys of Men" album is pretty good.
I am blown away by a young person like her who is already a true artist. Given her great voice and very pretty face, she could easily go the pop star route. She may yet become a true star simply due to her sheer talent and charisma. The mere fact that I plan to buy her CD, which is pretty much acoustic jazz and latin music, is evidence of her pull since that is music that I almost never listen to.
I *highly* recommend the CD.
I saw Esperanza with her band in Cambridge last week. Have to say I was more knocked out by her singing than her playing at that show; not that there's anything wrong with either, but the singing was more impressive in person.
On the CD however, her playing shines more imo. She is an incredibly talented artist, no doubt.
/rick
I saw Esperanza with her band in Cambridge last week. Have to say I was more knocked out by her singing than her playing at that show; not that there's anything wrong with either, but the singing was more impressive in person.
On the CD however, her playing shines more imo. She is an incredibly talented artist, no doubt.
/rick
Her new one has been in my player for the last week, great stuff! Huge double bass sound. Great year for female bassist, I just read about Anne Mette Iversen in Bass Musician magazine and need to check her music out too.
I am blown away by a young person like her who is already a true artist. Given her great voice and very pretty face, she could easily go the pop star route. She may yet become a true star simply due to her sheer talent and charisma. The mere fact that I plan to buy her CD, which is pretty much acoustic jazz and latin music, is evidence of her pull since that is music that I almost never listen to.
HUGH +1
I heard an interview with her on NPR. She's a talented young woman with a good head on her shoulders. Love to see her sing and play at the same time (saw the youtube clips). And I'm totally jealous that she can sing high melodies totally unlike her bass lines. Different melodies, different rhythms.
And I like the music! Really a great new talent. Here's hoping she sticks around.
And I like the music! Really a great new talent. Here's hoping she sticks around.
I think I will get this cd, I was diggin on this one from youtube.
She really can sing, I mean the way she scales with here voice, and her voice is CRYSTAL clear.
She really can sing, I mean the way she scales with here voice, and her voice is CRYSTAL clear.
I think I will get this cd, I was diggin on this one from youtube.
She really can sing, I mean the way she scales with here voice, and her voice is CRYSTAL clear.
That clip is cool! It sounds like she is playing an electric (I know she is not.) I ordered her CD last night.
She is very talented and seems like a very cool, down to earth person; refreshing and inspiring. My hat is off to her! I truly hope her popularity will continue to grow.
Kool.
I am curious if being a instructor at Berklee in her field is a good living salary wise? I would think so, but not really sure? At any rate, I think her students are fortunate to have her.
