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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Reviewed by Kevin Le Gendre
The young bassist-vocalist follows her 2011 Grammy win with a fine fourth album.
Reviewed by Martin Longley
Her original compositions sound like standards already.
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