Esperanza Spaulding
(found on web search with reddit address but image deleted at the site)
wiki:
Esperanza Emily Spalding (b. 10/18/84) sometimes professionally known with the stylized name of esperanza spalding, is an American bassist, singer, songwriter, and composer. Her accolades include five Grammy Awards, a Boston Music Award, a Soul Train Music Award, and two honorary doctorates: one from her alma mater Berklee College of Music and one from the California Institute of the Arts. Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, Spalding began playing music professionally in her childhood, performing as a violinist in the Chamber Music Society of Oregon at age five. She was later both self-taught and trained on other instruments, including guitar and bass.
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Interesting !
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She flies firmly under the jazz fusion flag.
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Cool deal — me too. :-D
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Jazz is a genre I often trip over and skin my knees on but I appreciate the fusion aspects Spalding used in this piece. Another new artist for me, thanks, Li.
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She’s pretty amazing for someone so young.
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She is, indeed! You’re opening my eyes to some fabulous artists in your series.
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She really uses her voice like a musical instrument. I like some of her stuff, not my favorite style, but she does what she does very well. Great quote. (K)
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Well-described, K. I’ve been trying to find meaningful quotes.
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Ok…a female stand up bass player…again new to me and cool. Personally, I think the bass is the hardest instrument to play while singing…especially jazz. It’s like doing a solo on the guitar…while singing. Great voice to boot and more importantly…great feel.
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Wonderful comment from a musician who would know. Thanks, Max.
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While I had heard her name before, I didn’t know anything about Esperanza Spalding. A female jazz bassist is something you don’t see often. She has a great voice as well! And how about all her awards? Quite impressive!
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Yes, she’s won so many! Such a talented individual!
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