Esperanza Spalding performing "On The Sunny Side Of The Street" (2016)

Поделиться
HTML-код
  • Опубликовано: 9 янв 2016
  • ▶ The Best JAZZ VOCALS - Live Performances - bit.ly/2vjJ7Fo
    Set-list:
    ▶ Keb' Mo' - America the Beautiful - bit.ly/1mOoLyt
    ▶ Queen Latifah & Trombone Shorty - Preachin' The Blues - bit.ly/1mNn0Cg
    ▶ Keb' Mo' & Buddy Guy - Born To Play Guitar - bit.ly/1OZOVVF
    ▶ James Taylor & Keb' Mo' - I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry - bit.ly/1IXfizi
    ▶ Esperanza Spalding - On The Sunny Side Of The Street - bit.ly/1RgpINa
    ▶ Usher and Trombone Shorty - Save The Children / Mercy Mercy Me - bit.ly/1kXJ8Ih
    ▶ MC Lyte - Dear John / Cha Cha Cha - bit.ly/1IXfjDv
    ▶ Trombone Shorty - Fire On The Bayou - bit.ly/1RgpPs5
    House band:
    Crispin Cioe - sax
    Kiku Collins - trumpet
    Nathan East - bass
    Charlie Giordano - keyboards, accordian
    Patience Higgins - woodwinds
    Bashiri Johnson - percussion
    Robbie Kondor - piano
    Kate Markowitz - vocals
    Arnold McCuller - vocals
    Shawn Pelton - drums
    Catherine Russel - vocals
    Ira Siegel - guitar
    Additional musicians:
    Andy Einhorn - piano
    Ted Firth - piano
    Thomas Hambridge - drums
    Demetrios Pappas - piano
    Martin Sammon - keyboards
    #EsperanzaSpalding (Esperanza Emily Spalding, born October 18, 1984) is an American #jazz bassist, singer, songwriter, and composer. Her accolades include four Grammy Awards, a Boston Music Award, and a Soul Train Music Award.
    A native of 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 a number of instruments, including guitar and bass. Her proficiency earned her academic scholarships to Portland State University and the Berklee College of Music, both of which she attended, studying music.
    Spalding released her first album, Junjo, in 2006 on the Spanish label Ayva Musica, after which she signed with the independent American label Heads Up, who released her 2007 self-titled album. Her third studio album, Chamber Music Society (2010), was a commercial success, charting at number 34 on the Billboard 200, and resulting in Spalding winning her first Grammy Award for Best New Artist; Spalding was the first jazz artist to win in this category. She saw further acclaim for her fourth release, Radio Music Society (2012), which earned the Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Album, as well as the track "City of Roses" winning for Best Arrangement, Instrument and Vocals.
    After spending the following several years performing as a supporting band player, Spalding released her fifth studio album, a funk rock-inspired concept album titled Emily's D+Evolution, co-produced by Tony Visconti, on Concord Records. The following year, she released the album Exposure, which was limited to 7,777 copies. Her subsequent sixth studio record, 12 Little Spells, was released in 2019, and peaked at number one on Billboard's Top Jazz Albums. The album also saw Spalding nominated for two Grammy Awards, winning in the Best Jazz Vocal Album category.
    In addition to writing and performing music, Spalding has also worked as an instructor, first at the Berklee College of Music, beginning at age 20. In 2017, Spalding was appointed professor of the Practice of Music at Harvard University. In 2018, Spalding received an honorary doctorate of music from her alma mater, Berklee College of Music, and served as commencement speaker at the ceremony.
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esperan...
  • РазвлеченияРазвлечения

Комментарии • 1,9 тыс.

  • @cmessett11
    @cmessett11 5 лет назад +1063

    Used this against my 13 yr old daughter’s complaints that she looked “ stupid” playing the bass. Thank you, Esperanza, for the inspiration & gift.

    • @user-wy6kn8sf8n
      @user-wy6kn8sf8n 2 года назад +6

      ぎょーじべんそん

    • @user-wy6kn8sf8n
      @user-wy6kn8sf8n 2 года назад +6

      ラリーカールトン

    • @cmessett11
      @cmessett11 2 года назад +5

      @@user-wy6kn8sf8n Thanks! lol! However, it was an upright bass. (ありがとうございました。
      直立したベースでした。) i hope that translated correctly!

    • @amanvasta
      @amanvasta 2 года назад +2

      @@user-wy6kn8sf8n what you guys talking about?
      winky faces?

    • @ag7404
      @ag7404 2 года назад +1

      @@user-wy6kn8sf8n 何が言いたいの??

  • @dangostead781
    @dangostead781 5 лет назад +930

    Not only does she perform super jazzy, but her little monologue in the start was actually the jazziest thing I have ever heard in my life

    • @thegrandestbazaar4800
      @thegrandestbazaar4800 Год назад +12

      She did it just before the end too
      'probably hes not the richest one anymore but...'

    • @tmxxx70
      @tmxxx70 Год назад

      ruclips.net/video/UiVCD8bzOFk/видео.html&feature=share

    • @vitocalabrese9646
      @vitocalabrese9646 Год назад

      Jazz Die Jazz Die Jazz Die Jazz Die Jazz Die Jazz Die Jazz Die Jazz Die Jazz Die Jazz Die Jazz Die Jazz Die Jazz Die Jazz Die Jazz Die Jazz Die Jazz Die Jazz Die

  • @beamarie8041
    @beamarie8041 4 года назад +927

    The perfect human being doesn’t exi-

    • @robertgarvansnyder4665
      @robertgarvansnyder4665 4 года назад +46

      Powerful lady. She's friends with a neighbor of mine in Portland. One time she came by when I was at the house, and I don't think I've ever been so flabbergasted. Super sweet, too.

    • @Koensgen
      @Koensgen 3 года назад +4

      It does

    • @ktphotog39
      @ktphotog39 3 года назад +15

      Right? Shaun Pelton is an incredible drummer.

    • @user-gy2fl8fl1u
      @user-gy2fl8fl1u 3 года назад

      @@robertgarvansnyder4665 1111111111

    • @bernardosantos8020
      @bernardosantos8020 3 года назад +1

      You got Simp Fever

  • @marcscordato4385
    @marcscordato4385 4 года назад +392

    Her bass playing is excellent , her voice is spectacular. She is the brightest young star in Jazz.

    • @juanf.crespo2639
      @juanf.crespo2639 2 года назад +4

      -And my Jacob Collier

    • @clairethemusician968
      @clairethemusician968 Год назад +1

      I dig that because most women don't play bass that! She can play that bass like anything!!!!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍

    • @vitocalabrese9646
      @vitocalabrese9646 Год назад +1

      W THE MUSIC HARDCOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORE

    • @baldrick1485
      @baldrick1485 3 месяца назад

      Yes, but the sax player screwed everything.

    • @TigerDriver66
      @TigerDriver66 2 месяца назад

      @@juanf.crespo2639no serious jazz fans listen to Jacob Collier’s theoretical nonsense. Comparing him to Esperanza is a disgrace. Someone needs to explain to Jacob just because you CAN do something, doesn’t mean you should. Horrendous music.

  • @cathydew
    @cathydew 3 года назад +314

    How she hits those high notes while playing those low notes is mind-boggling!

    • @earlmorton6265
      @earlmorton6265 2 года назад +13

      Her fingers have a mind of their own.
      She sings.
      They play.😄

    • @majabogdan5332
      @majabogdan5332 Год назад

      @@earlmorton6265 😄👍

    • @tmxxx70
      @tmxxx70 Год назад

      ruclips.net/video/UiVCD8bzOFk/видео.html&feature=share

  • @parkerpeterson517
    @parkerpeterson517 3 года назад +572

    HOLY CRAP the drummer's response to "pitter pat" at 1:21... I can't even

    • @walnut8302
      @walnut8302 3 года назад +48

      Us drummers are cooler than you think B)

    • @terreausore2435
      @terreausore2435 3 года назад +30

      @@walnut8302 Weird way to say bassists, but alright. You guys are cool too B)

    • @ianmoore5502
      @ianmoore5502 2 года назад

      Soooooo good.

    • @ayitsvee
      @ayitsvee 2 года назад +1

      THOUGHT THE SAME THING!

    • @amanvasta
      @amanvasta 2 года назад

      pakerer peter aka the petester. you rascal. Call me when you get a minute. Same number new life. Material girl

  • @luzgold1234
    @luzgold1234 4 года назад +6

    I never comment on anything. But this woman gives me hope. A special human.

  • @sophiehacker582
    @sophiehacker582 5 лет назад +49

    Jazz is not dead, folks. This woman is a genius

    • @baldrick1485
      @baldrick1485 3 месяца назад +1

      Why would jazz be dead? Are you 13?

    • @sophiehacker582
      @sophiehacker582 3 месяца назад +1

      @@baldrick1485 i mean i was like 14 5 years ago lol.

  • @CheetahSnowLeopard
    @CheetahSnowLeopard 8 лет назад +1409

    She carries a room so effortlessly. #Mezmerizing

  • @J.K.Moerkved
    @J.K.Moerkved 7 лет назад +1214

    And people say we don't have any great musicians anymore...

    • @owlofathena1247
      @owlofathena1247 5 лет назад +87

      The only people who say that are lazy asses who couldn't bother to look past the top 40 (which btw, no one listens anyway)

    • @Coderedpirate
      @Coderedpirate 5 лет назад +11

      In most genres there’s LESS great musicians than there once was. But there’s always diamonds in the rough

    • @fabiomino3506
      @fabiomino3506 5 лет назад +12

      Who says that

    • @nukeman444
      @nukeman444 5 лет назад +3

      The best musicians use *turn tables* now, lol.

    • @Habitableworld
      @Habitableworld 4 года назад +3

      Plenty of great musicians, but worse music popular than--say, the Big Bands my father-in-law came back to after 2 years in the Pacific on a minesweeper he captained. And Europe values American jazz more that the average restaurant in US--playing songs their waitresses and chefs like, 20-year olds.

  • @22221mm
    @22221mm 10 месяцев назад +35

    Her confidence, the way she commands attention during her intro and her musical talent. Spectacular!

  • @brainburst2000
    @brainburst2000 4 года назад +204

    SINGING AND PLAYING WITH SPOT ON INTONATION AND phrasing on both. So awesome! Performances like his literally bring a tear to the eye!

    • @hahabass
      @hahabass Год назад

      Absoflippinlutely!

    • @tmxxx70
      @tmxxx70 Год назад

      ruclips.net/video/UiVCD8bzOFk/видео.html&feature=share

    • @vitocalabrese9646
      @vitocalabrese9646 Год назад +1

      BLA BLA BLA BLA BLA BLA BLA BLA BLA BLA BLA BLA BLA BLA BLA BLA BLA BLA

    • @poetryrunsdry
      @poetryrunsdry 5 месяцев назад

      @@vitocalabrese9646hey, minion! 😂

  • @cnsvtry1913
    @cnsvtry1913 6 лет назад +78

    Imagine being a bassist so impeccable you have the great Nathan East comping back-up bass chords for you. Marvelous.

    • @JonathanVieker
      @JonathanVieker 6 месяцев назад +1

      And digging your playing while he's doing so! (3:24)

    • @florenceriggs4317
      @florenceriggs4317 2 месяца назад

      Nathan East...smiling & grooving at the beauty of Esperaza's singing & playing

  • @jazzman2516
    @jazzman2516 2 года назад +57

    Esperanza is just something else. Anyone would be lucky to sing or play bass as well as her.

  • @arturovillalobos9068
    @arturovillalobos9068 3 года назад +96

    Her heart is off the charts.Musically she is a genius.

  • @callmejeffbob
    @callmejeffbob 5 лет назад +19

    All of Portland, Oregon is proud of the incomparable Esperanza Spalding. What a talent!

  • @EvilMandark13
    @EvilMandark13 6 лет назад +330

    cant...stop...hitting....the repeat button...halp

    • @dxwallace55
      @dxwallace55 4 года назад +2

      I repeated 6 times over 2 days.......

  • @andrewray2507
    @andrewray2507 7 лет назад +74

    her voice and bass playing are just 10/10

  • @Jamie_kemp
    @Jamie_kemp Год назад +18

    That little monologue at the start gave me goosebumps and I don’t know why lol

  • @ShangoDC
    @ShangoDC 4 года назад +20

    Extremely talented both as a combined bassist and singer. Jazz is living through new talent.

  • @coolernie65
    @coolernie65 7 лет назад +268

    The lady at 1:22 looks like she is in complete heaven. And she should be. I love everything about how Esperanza did this song.

    • @cp5768
      @cp5768 6 лет назад +5

      The young lady at 1:22 is so incredibly awesome!!!!!!! Anyone knows who she is? I can't stop hitting replay at 1:22

    • @kristinaclark4264
      @kristinaclark4264 5 лет назад +2

      Yes! She was 100% digging Esperanza!

    • @trevwings9438
      @trevwings9438 5 лет назад +2

      That's Rachel Maddow

    • @dxwallace55
      @dxwallace55 4 года назад +2

      Sinatra did I suppose the most popular version of this song. Esparanza obviously struck a chord and took them back to their childhood when they or perhaps their parents were jamming the Sinatra version. Music is a frequency and vibration and can affect our inner frequency and vibration in a positive way. Other than the song itself, the most enjoyable part of the video was watching the audience get into in it. Nothing in life could be cooler........

    • @charlottebruce979
      @charlottebruce979 4 года назад

      She's got tears in her eyes from sheer emotion. Don't blame her, beautifully sung. I need a song like this now.

  • @Jazzgasm79
    @Jazzgasm79 4 года назад +94

    Her singing literally gives me chills every time.

    • @GjaP_242
      @GjaP_242 2 года назад

      3:03

    • @GjaP_242
      @GjaP_242 2 года назад +1

      'Without underestimating anyone, she is above average. On a higher plane in the professional sense, the result of a lot of talent and hard work.'

    • @GjaP_242
      @GjaP_242 2 года назад

      3:23

    • @GjaP_242
      @GjaP_242 2 года назад

      'she must have a good relationship with water'

    • @amanvasta
      @amanvasta 2 года назад

      maybe its GERD

  • @Ginogizio
    @Ginogizio 2 года назад +4

    It wonders how some people can select thumb down on such a beautiful manifestation of bright music.

  • @chiqagolil
    @chiqagolil 2 года назад +35

    So amazing how this youngster can channel this sound from a totally different era and turn it into a futuristic Jazz session.

  • @michelheydt9263
    @michelheydt9263 7 лет назад +437

    Esperanza means "Hope!" For those who don't know yet !

    • @kristinaclark4264
      @kristinaclark4264 5 лет назад +2

      Ebln Espanol..and probably Portuguese. :)

    • @PianoMelodicaDark
      @PianoMelodicaDark 5 лет назад +4

      Somehow, 'hope's the last item left out of the 'Pandora's Box' the U.S. has just opened to the world, some two (or perhaps three) years ago, now...

    • @guillermoevans3261
      @guillermoevans3261 4 года назад +8

      @@kristinaclark4264 It's Spanish 100%. In Portuguese it's esperança.

    • @musical_lolu4811
      @musical_lolu4811 4 года назад +5

      Look, it's Sherlock.

    • @leovelazquez5098
      @leovelazquez5098 4 года назад +5

      And Spalding means Espalda

  • @TheAverycross
    @TheAverycross 7 лет назад +552

    Esperanza Spalding = beauty, class, and talent all the way! Great performance, great First Couple!

    • @bernardliu8526
      @bernardliu8526 5 лет назад +1

      Some people have everything, and I can't sing worth.a lick !

    • @gidikalchhauser
      @gidikalchhauser 5 лет назад +5

      How is beauty always a part of lists like that? She got that by chance and it has nothing to do with her act.

    • @TheGuitarrmann
      @TheGuitarrmann 4 года назад

      You were right until you said great First couple! They're a joke. Not hatin', just sayin'....

    • @TheGuitarrmann
      @TheGuitarrmann 4 года назад +1

      @@gidikalchhauser Tru dat!
      It can still be appreciated. The ocean and the mountains are beautiful, and they themselves have nothing to do with their creation. It's ok to appreciate beauty for beauty's sake. Just a brother sharin'...

    • @TheGuitarrmann
      @TheGuitarrmann 4 года назад

      EJBTravels You were right until you said great First couple! They're a joke. Not hatin', just sayin'....

  • @snidelywhiplash
    @snidelywhiplash 4 года назад +12

    I don't think I'm going too far afield to say that Ms. Spalding is a national treasure. Bless her.

  • @brianjensen7977
    @brianjensen7977 3 года назад

    this woman is creating a BIPOC-only safe space in my city now. thanks, jazz fans

  • @d3a1990
    @d3a1990 6 лет назад +27

    Her vocal tone is otherworldly.

  • @delirous8
    @delirous8 8 лет назад +3426

    I think the Obamas had the best White House performances. They have great taste in music and art. All politics aside that they did a great job in representing American with so much class.

  • @quackslikeaduck
    @quackslikeaduck 4 года назад +98

    Definitely needed to hear this today during The Time of COVID-19 and the unholy reign of President Pussygrabber. To think that we used to have a President who actually led the country, was intelligent and spoke eloquently, and that he and The (wonderful) First Lady welcomed jazz artists to The White House. Lord, but I miss the old days. Esperanza plays her a$$ off, love her.

    • @HuangShang010
      @HuangShang010 4 года назад +6

      As a foreigner, quite confusing that how you get to this one now right from Obama.....

    • @goununo
      @goununo 4 года назад +4

      President Pussygrabber is just spot on. And how sad...

  • @ramonitbelascuain9729
    @ramonitbelascuain9729 2 года назад +10

    Playing bass with a great voice. A complete class act which you don't see everyday.

  • @yepyepIlove
    @yepyepIlove 7 лет назад +280

    She's so classy! I love her hair. It's just like mine!

    • @racketman2u
      @racketman2u 4 года назад +8

      really? do you have the same electrician?

    • @yepyepIlove
      @yepyepIlove 4 года назад +65

      racketman2u Nope. But I don’t have the same floppy flat lifeless hair like you 😊

    • @jalenbrewer6871
      @jalenbrewer6871 4 года назад +6

      yepyepIlove love this haha

    • @teeteetina9063
      @teeteetina9063 3 года назад +10

      racketman2u dumbass. Ur probably balding or have a receding hairline 😂😂 She’s a natural beauty. Sumthin u’ll never be potato head ass

    • @redlophix5670
      @redlophix5670 3 года назад +2

      @@teeteetina9063 have you ever seen her? Maybe she is already or will be in the future. Stop beeing mean.

  • @dutchguitarplayer
    @dutchguitarplayer 8 лет назад +302

    Great to see how proud MIchelle Obama looks during this fantastic performance of Esperanza Spalding. Fantastic that she may occur a few times for the White House performances.....shall miss it

  • @IvadyLevente
    @IvadyLevente Год назад +3

    What a flow, what a mood, what a sound… Aaaaahhh😍 Her playing is so wise, no unnecessary virtuosity. But a show with good speech intro and jokes, and she’s so beautiful!!!!!♥️
    (And it’s an amazing American (music)history-moment: a genius black musician plays for the black president!!!♥️ )

  • @edwarddejong8025
    @edwarddejong8025 5 лет назад +2

    how is this talented and beautiful woman not in the top 100 instead of Beyonce?

    • @flyingspaghetti369
      @flyingspaghetti369 4 года назад

      She's beat Justin Bieber as Grammy Best New Artist 2011. But she's chose musicality than popularity.

  • @Almightservant
    @Almightservant Год назад +8

    I feel like crying listening to such a smoothy melody sang by such a wonderful voice. Greetings from Brazil!

  • @gregb767
    @gregb767 4 года назад +7

    I'd have never thought four years after this performance I would be looking back at this video in isolation thinking, 'boy those were the good ole days.'

  • @JohnSmith-us2jx
    @JohnSmith-us2jx 4 года назад +45

    I taught this one to my daughter when she was about 9 or 10. She had the greatest voice ever.
    Yeah, I know ... I'm probably a little biased.
    Proud Dad.

  • @dhornjr1
    @dhornjr1 2 года назад +1

    The word "virtuoso" doesn't begin to describe this awesome lady. She is a true American treasure.

  • @cskillet2003
    @cskillet2003 8 лет назад +360

    You can see on the other musicians faces that they really are enjoying performing with her.

  • @shanteahwilder9902
    @shanteahwilder9902 8 лет назад +47

    Why would anyone dislike this? Love this song and Esperanza

    • @shanteahwilder9902
      @shanteahwilder9902 8 лет назад +2

      Lol I guess not...

    • @JRWills
      @JRWills 7 лет назад +2

      +Shanteah Wilder
      WOW!!! That Does it!
      I'm tearing up my Klan Kard. 😀

    • @stevenhinton5551
      @stevenhinton5551 6 лет назад

      Shanteah Wilder

    • @bfotk
      @bfotk 5 лет назад

      Do you really have to ask?

  • @michaelhoerig5920
    @michaelhoerig5920 4 года назад +7

    Today, this song has the same kind of meaning it must have had during the Great Depression. What a wonderful artist!

  • @nastassia505
    @nastassia505 4 года назад +50

    Barack Obama is in Love? Who lisenting this Beautiful lady in Autumn 2019?

  • @freedommasters3236
    @freedommasters3236 7 лет назад +499

    Playing a bass, while singing is not easy..as opposed singing with a guitar... ..but miss Spalding hits is out of this galaxy on both counts...what a voice...what dexterity on the double bass... ...and sexy as sexy can be...oh my... is it hot in here??

    • @lanaboyd4776
      @lanaboyd4776 2 года назад +19

      she is wonderfully talented. the creepy 'sexy' comments were not necessary...she is a musician. you would not say the same thing about a male musician. it's not a compliment.

    • @Hunting4truth
      @Hunting4truth 2 года назад +2

      @@lanaboyd4776 i in fact do find male musicians sexy and i dont think anyone should be shamed out of liking who they like.

    • @rayajamz
      @rayajamz 2 года назад

      haha she sure is something!

    • @bclover761
      @bclover761 2 года назад +7

      you know that's not what was meant. don't twist it. she is a musician in her own right who deserves respect. 'sexy' is not respectful. you can find people attractive but there are better ways of expressing that

    • @Hunting4truth
      @Hunting4truth 2 года назад +1

      @@bclover761 okay word police, as soon as you whip up an "all inclusive book" that explains every situation, and every exemption that everyone demands for conversations.
      im curious as to what you think i would like as a bi-sexual musician.
      you have no power to force people to speak in anyway you need to get over yourself.
      she is sexy.

  • @nemo227
    @nemo227 7 лет назад +10

    This is the best that I've ever heard Esperanza play while singing. I love the fat sounds she gets from her bass.

  • @jrpan9368
    @jrpan9368 3 года назад +3

    She carries the room so effortlessly

  • @jlgmail1580
    @jlgmail1580 5 лет назад +10

    Her command of the stage of effortless swag and grace and confidence

  • @inessilva839
    @inessilva839 7 лет назад +30

    life is so sweet when I'm listening to Esperanza

  • @YechanSong
    @YechanSong 8 лет назад +134

    I think my heart stopped... gorgeous and talented!

  • @MrLenoir99
    @MrLenoir99 Год назад

    No one can be that good. Esperanza must be a collective hallucination, I see no other way. So thanks whomever for the hallucination.

  • @thenov1944
    @thenov1944 Год назад

    POTUS , Thanks for having Class & Bringing Great Entertainment to the Whitehouse & All of Us ! ! !

  • @jocapamusician
    @jocapamusician 6 лет назад +15

    I can' t keep myself one single day without to be lisntening the music by Esperanza Spalding,she simplly fantastic ,wonderful great musician.I love her too much !!!

  • @jennifergreermusic
    @jennifergreermusic 4 года назад +4

    She's supernaturally gifted. Truly has it all.

  • @jolenehall-lopez8368
    @jolenehall-lopez8368 10 месяцев назад

    I love esperonza she is amazing she just played the bass at my sisters wedding shes a dear friend of our amazing community here in portland bless her heart as shes mourning her aunt's passing sending love hugs and blessings from above

  • @BroKEnCaPSLoCk1
    @BroKEnCaPSLoCk1 5 лет назад +1

    There are people on this earth who are just so talented that it seems alien or unreal... she is one of them.

  • @ToniOnBass
    @ToniOnBass 7 лет назад +20

    That Contrabajo solo!! Wow man, Esperanza is great!

  • @Mskiyuki
    @Mskiyuki 4 года назад +8

    She is not only very talented,but also super charming!

  • @jeanettesdaughter
    @jeanettesdaughter Год назад +1

    Shades of Ella, Sarah and Billie! Oh my.

  • @CouchEconomyTX
    @CouchEconomyTX 5 лет назад +16

    Well I’ll be damned
    She’s so fricking good
    The amount of positive energy coming out of this performance

  • @utubelvrNYC
    @utubelvrNYC 4 года назад +12

    Phenomenal performance!
    Also, heartwarming to remember grace and dignity in the White House.

  • @Evolved-
    @Evolved- 6 лет назад +7

    I'm a little late to the party, but wow. Esperanza Spalding is a delight and an incredible musician.

    • @flyingspaghetti369
      @flyingspaghetti369 5 лет назад +1

      OldWest311 the best party was grammy 2011, she beat Justin Bieber as Best New Artist.

  • @SchoolofRockNRoll
    @SchoolofRockNRoll 3 года назад

    She is very talented but it is very showing that she works very hard. I respect that a lot.

  • @anastasiia_pysarenko
    @anastasiia_pysarenko 3 года назад +2

    Grab your coat and get your hat
    Leave your worries on the doorstep
    Life can be so sweet
    On the sunny side of the street
    Can't you hear the pitter-pat
    And that happy tune is your step
    Life can be complete
    On the sunny side of the street
    I used to walk in the shade with my blues on parade
    But I'm not afraid, this rover's crossed over
    If I never had a cent
    I'd be rich as rockefeller
    Gold dust at my feet
    On the sunny side of the street
    I used to walk in the shade with them blues on parade
    Now I'm not afraid, this rover has crossed over
    Now if I never made one cent
    I'll still be rich as rockefeller
    There will be goldust at my feet
    On the sunny
    On the sunny, sunny side of the street

  • @josearnaldopinheirodossant7712
    @josearnaldopinheirodossant7712 8 лет назад +149

    She is so beautiful and amazing bassist. I love . . .

    • @Rupert_chiesa_gigliotti
      @Rupert_chiesa_gigliotti 5 лет назад

      👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @silverroyal9105
    @silverroyal9105 8 лет назад +51

    Love that Nancy Wilson influence in her sound!

  • @undars
    @undars 3 года назад +3

    Love seeing Nathan East playing silently to himself on the bass in the background during the solos.

  • @jimmarcellus759
    @jimmarcellus759 3 года назад +1

    One of Portland, Oregon's best. We love her.

  • @jinaedinisci159
    @jinaedinisci159 7 лет назад +47

    Beautiful and mega talented....what a package! Sheer class

  • @fukutaichou1903
    @fukutaichou1903 7 лет назад +77

    that was so SO good... I let out something like an orgasmic sigh of "Oh my God" during the bass solo

  • @charlyroussel
    @charlyroussel 3 года назад

    followed her 2006 on my space, saw her 2008 at the bim huis in Amsterdam touring with her Debut Album, Completely fell in love with her voice, her spirit, compositions, just blown away. 2012 New York Zink Bar Jam Session, hanging with the cats, a lot of good musicians there that night, 2am having a smoke outside, cab roles up, Esperanza comes out with her Band they just finished a Gig with Sting at the Carnegie Hall, she goes into the bathroom changes to more casual clothes and plays at the session until morning. Last time I saw her was in Berlin Live concert with that Electric Performative Band. Each and every time an Absolute Bliss to witness such Grace. Thank god for this Gift of Life. ESPERANZA forever💜

  • @ribonucleic
    @ribonucleic 2 года назад +1

    David Letterman said it best: "You are so freaking talented."

  • @Rumtoad1
    @Rumtoad1 8 лет назад +12

    That's Our lady!
    Good on ya Esperanza!

  • @anubis9901
    @anubis9901 6 лет назад +16

    When you listened to a song, and you can’t help but smiling the entire song, and...feeling like transcedence..well you know she nails it 😜

  • @furgebeatek6126
    @furgebeatek6126 4 года назад +1

    i cried at the intro. then cried at the coda even more. this lady has become one of my favorite divas of all time, and i respect her so much.

  • @excultus2057
    @excultus2057 4 года назад +3

    Playing the bass, and singing is extremely hard. A true virtuoso.

  • @edoardocapparucci9246
    @edoardocapparucci9246 8 лет назад +130

    She's an angel!

    • @kennethmiller9088
      @kennethmiller9088 6 лет назад

      Joey Alexandra

    • @Grunge494
      @Grunge494 5 лет назад +1

      An angel in disguise !

    • @Rupert_chiesa_gigliotti
      @Rupert_chiesa_gigliotti 5 лет назад +1

      👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

    • @dominikweber4305
      @dominikweber4305 2 года назад

      @@Grunge494 not even in disguise, because she looks exactly like an angel

    • @amanvasta
      @amanvasta 2 года назад

      do you got a good vegan brownie recipe?
      XOXO possip pirl

  • @1mespud
    @1mespud 5 лет назад +9

    Go Esperanza!! Doin' it the hard way, yet making it look flawless and easy and it's only easy if you "ain't" doin' it. To vocal along "and" single note a giant acoustic bass and to control it's stance all at once is quite the feat only the rare can do which takes a lot of invested time and effort. That thumbs down button is only proof that the "ignorant" are amongst us and they don't have the sense go find something more credible to hate other than to mess up things for those who are enjoying this. People are not who you want them to be. Everyone be careful out there..

  • @rudybigboote3883
    @rudybigboote3883 Год назад +1

    You know she's a world class bassist when she has bass legend Nathan East playing backup bass for her!

  • @dimasa5800
    @dimasa5800 4 года назад +2

    A stunning performance from a stunningly talented (....and beautiful...) young woman. Thank heaven for all good things

  • @CurlsandThings
    @CurlsandThings 7 лет назад +72

    Oh she is just delightful !!

  • @HALLBARBARA11
    @HALLBARBARA11 3 года назад +6

    What a talent, what a beauty, what an original performer. What a joy to listen to.

  • @smithbros1000
    @smithbros1000 4 года назад +1

    Oh Lord, what have we lost! I'm crying! God, I miss those days!

  • @johnnymalin-thenightmarehunt
    @johnnymalin-thenightmarehunt 11 месяцев назад

    I just met her and the truth is that God created perfection, and perfection created Esperanza Spalding; if there is a 10th art this is her!

  • @wandanowicki2267
    @wandanowicki2267 7 лет назад +140

    WHO are the 23 thumbs down people? Are they crazy? This performance is stunning in every way! SHE is stunning in every way! her playing, her voice, her looks? Good god. She is brilliant!

    • @musk5delp
      @musk5delp 6 лет назад +6

      Trolls. Why bother...

    • @luchadorito
      @luchadorito 5 лет назад +5

      Stop making a fucking scene, people have different tastes in music

    • @dxwallace55
      @dxwallace55 4 года назад +11

      What we define as a "Hater". Haters wanna feel like they still have some power over someone doing something positive, so they will respond to it negatively. Often only because whatever they are hating is something they can't do themselves

    • @noelle9853
      @noelle9853 4 года назад +8

      They must have been holding their computer upside down...

    • @fezontheblock467
      @fezontheblock467 4 года назад +1

      Jazz elitist that dont like mainstream jazz Artists

  • @janedonn3138
    @janedonn3138 7 лет назад +26

    wait wait sent me here too....what a talent.....this may be the end of class and talent we will see for a long time in the white house

  • @edskins420
    @edskins420 Год назад

    I’m so stupid in love with this woman!!! It’s not fair that someone is that insanely talented and that uncomfortably beautiful!!

  • @christinataylor6572
    @christinataylor6572 4 года назад

    So proud that she’s from my hometown,Portland, Oregon, USA.🇺🇸 She’s Marvelous.💜💕🎶💜💕🎶💜🥰🥰🥰

  • @naomybungarastafari5390
    @naomybungarastafari5390 5 лет назад +20

    I watched this video 2 years ago, now I'm still fallin' love w her voice. Singing and playing bass at the same time is very difficulttttt. Esperanza did it!😍

  • @Olivier81961
    @Olivier81961 2 года назад +5

    I usually come back to this version of this song because it's the most beautiful in my opinion, nice energy, nice vibe!

  • @charlesarmstrong5292
    @charlesarmstrong5292 3 года назад

    So tastefully done with a panache thats unusual to find these days. What an artist, What a singer what a bassist.!!!

    • @amytaylor844
      @amytaylor844 2 года назад

      Good day to you. how are you doing? May every step you make be filled with happiness, love, and peace. And nice to meet you too where are you from, if you don’t mind me asking😊😊

  • @lorenzolovato5296
    @lorenzolovato5296 3 года назад

    How have I not heard of this woman?
    Amazing, phenomenal, incredible, bone chilling... I don't know what words to use by Ms Esperanza, I am now your newest biggest fan

    • @amytaylor844
      @amytaylor844 2 года назад

      Good day to you. how are you doing? May every step you make be filled with happiness, love, and peace. And nice to meet you too where are you from, if you don’t mind me asking😊😊

  • @user-mr2yr9ch8p
    @user-mr2yr9ch8p 2 года назад +3

    Esperanza is the closest person to those classic vintage 50s 60s jazz clubs and she brought it to modern day fluently

  • @thomaskossnar356
    @thomaskossnar356 4 года назад +6

    This song is perfect for the Coronavirus times too. Thank God I saw her live!

  • @chonkmonk8927
    @chonkmonk8927 3 года назад +1

    Cant imagine thinking to play every note perfectly, in the perfect place with perfect rythym,and then singing perfectly to.

  • @ianson3
    @ianson3 4 года назад +2

    I've got all her albums, which are even more impressive than her live performance. This woman is prodigiously talented.

  • @NeonAtary777
    @NeonAtary777 7 лет назад +57

    wow what gorgeous lady and a gorgeous song ! beautiful just beautiful

  • @OPTIONALWATCH
    @OPTIONALWATCH 8 лет назад +9

    Gorgeous woman inside and out and very talented!

  • @endangeredspecies1272
    @endangeredspecies1272 4 года назад

    HAPPY birthday to Esperanza Spalding, the little woman with that GREAT BIG BASS! LOL..💋😍👍

  • @wrenclark4907
    @wrenclark4907 2 года назад +2

    i think i’m gonna cry this is fucking amazing-

    • @amytaylor844
      @amytaylor844 2 года назад +1

      Hello, how are you doing today I hope you’re having a great day so far❤️❤️❤️

    • @wrenclark4907
      @wrenclark4907 2 года назад +1

      @@amytaylor844 i am actually having a good day thank you so much for asking. what about you

    • @amytaylor844
      @amytaylor844 2 года назад +1

      @@wrenclark4907 I’m doing great thank you, where are you from?

    • @wrenclark4907
      @wrenclark4907 2 года назад +1

      @@amytaylor844 i’m from london, you?

    • @amytaylor844
      @amytaylor844 2 года назад +1

      @@wrenclark4907 I’m from Virginia, single with just one daughter how about you?