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Esperanza Spalding
Biography
Esperanza Spalding (born October 18, 1984) is an American jazz bassist and singer, who draws upon many genres in her own compositions. In 2011, she won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist at the 53rd Grammy Awards, making her the first – and only – jazz artist to win the award.
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Discography
- Radio Music Society, 2012
- Esperanza, 2008
- Junjo, 2006
- Chamber Music Society, 2010
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| Song | Salsa For Luisito |
| Artist | Esperanza Spalding |
| Album | Sound Travels |
| Label | Eone/Shock |
| Year | 2011 |
| Song | I Know You Know |
| Artist | Esperanza Spalding |
| Album | Esperanza |
| Label | Heads Up |
| Year | 2008 |
| Song | Really Very Small |
| Artist | Esperanza Spalding |
| Album | Chamber Music Society |
| Label | Heads Up |
| Year | 2010 |
| Song | Endangered Species |
| Artist | Esperanza Spalding |
| Album | Radio Music Society |
| Label | Heads Up/UMA |
| Year | 2012 |
| Song | Knowledge Of Good And Evil |
| Artist | Esperanza Spalding |
| Album | Chamber Music Society |
| Label | Heads Up |
| Year | 2010 |
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- YouTube Esperanza Spalding I Know You Know Smile Like That Live in San Sebastian july 23 2009 39 9:12
- YouTube Esperanza Spalding 33th Leverkusener Jazztage 2012 59:21
- YouTube Esperanza Spalding Radio Music Society 36th VitoriaGasteiz Jazz Festival 2012 55:57
- YouTube Esperanza Spalding I know You know Live Nobel concert 5:26
- YouTube Esperanza Spalding Black Gold OFFICIAL 6:48
- YouTube Esperanza Spalding I Know You Know Smile Like That Live in San Sebastian july 23 2009 39 9:12
- YouTube Esperanza Spalding 33th Leverkusener Jazztage 2012 59:21
- YouTube Esperanza Spalding Radio Music Society 36th VitoriaGasteiz Jazz Festival 2012 55:57
- YouTube Esperanza Spalding I know You know Live Nobel concert 5:26
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On the ABC
- ABC Classic FM Music Details: Wednesday 13 July 2011
- Eminem tipped to take top Grammy - ABC Arts
- ABC Classic FM Music Details: Tuesday 28 June 2011
- ABC Classic FM Music Details: Sunday 7 September 2008
- ABC Classic FM Music Details: Wednesday 4 May 2011
- ABC Classic FM Music Details: Sunday 4 April 2010
- ABC Classic FM Music Details: Sunday 7 September 2008
- ABC Classic FM Music Details: Sunday 15 August 2010
- ABC Classic FM Music Details: Saturday 2 May 2009
- ABC News Article
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- Esperanza Spalding
- Esperanza Spalding: Chamber Music Society
- Esperanza Spalding - IMN - International Music Network
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Comments
LOVE HER!!!!! Absolutely a talent, beyond her years! More, More More!
She is incredible!!!!, Improvisation is unbelievable, I could listen to her for hours.
Not many words to describe, clear, absolutely on pitch no matter where in the range, total control, magnificent, beautiful , feeling, dynamic, understated ,delicate,powerful, wonderful, desirable, spot on.
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