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Esperanza Spalding

Musician
Forjazz listeners, fans of vocalists and bassists, debaser readers
2 Reviews 1 Definitions 25 Charts
Jazz Chamber Music Latin

The Profile

Esperanza Spalding is an American jazz bassist, singer and composer who rose to prominence in the 2000s. She won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 2011.

Known for virtuosic double bass playing and distinctive vocals, blending jazz with soul and Latin rhythms. Early albums include Junjo (2006), Esperanza (2008) and Chamber Music Society (2010).

Two DeBaser reviews praise Esperanza Spalding's double bass playing, distinctive voice and eclectic blend of jazz, soul and Latin rhythms. Reviewers single out the albums Esperanza and Chamber Music Society for their warmth, groove and lyrical invention. Overall reception on DeBaser is enthusiastic.

Notable Quotes

❝ She is very young and already a promise of jazz.
❝ He plays jazz. He plays the double bass. He sings divinely. He has a good appearance.
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