Jazz Artist Esperanza Spalding ditched her '9 to 5' job for her passion

Esperanza Spalding is a Grammy award-winning, multi-instrumentalist from Portland, Oregon. The talented jazz singer and bassist discusses the challenges of producing original work, as well as the moment she realized making music could be an actual career.
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[@gregoryswift7804]

What a precious gift 2 human kind👼🏽🎼🎤😍

[@raelovesjesus]

Literally💘✨✨

[@placidian]

That trio in Portland was Noise for Pretend. I really enjoyed their album Happy You Near. =D

[@ClearOutSamskaras]

I didn't know she also sang in addition to playing the bass. Her voice and the way she's using her voice are engaging to one's attention; you listen wondering where the melodic vocal line will go, just as is often the case when listening to a "horn" solo. Her vocal tone and the pitch changing she employs, remind me very much of the wonderful Kate Bush. I wonder if Kate has been an influence for Esperanza.

[@jeffspencer646]

I've spent the past six months discovering and marinating in the music of both Kate and Esperanza. What wonderful gifts they are!

[@Telstar62a]

What a delight...

[@juliodarcy3749]

So much capitalism in her mouth was unexpected. Also, in another we can se her house, right? Very hugly artworks...