Esperanza Spalding - Newport Jazz Festival 2008

[Vulturer]

My brain just exploded. Improvising a bass line while singing runs, and both melodies are incredible and in counterpoint. Bach would be proud.

[littledaddyjmony]

jazz as a new angel esperanz the shit!!!!!

[shenglong33]

you're part of the mass

[bayareamagic]

Ok just to make sure ...Color , tint , has nothing to do with this right. people are actually listening to her Voice right ? and comparing it to other past Greats. Just wanted to make sure. I will keep an open mind for the next 5 songs...

[NJbakintheday]

@bayareamagic - I was at this performance, and I have to say that she was not one of my favorite performers THAT DAY. However, for me, that had a lot to do with choice of song and arrangement. True, she probably can't stand up to the best vocalists - the past "greats", but I love her musicianship and overall talent. I really respect true musicians in this day and age. Can't wait to check out her CD.

[libville]

Pure poetry. Incredible.

[mssassytoo]

PERFECT!!!

[HereisyourMother]

so artistic!!!! Music from the depths of her soul to ours!!! Thank you.

[HereisyourMother]

so artistic!!!!

[skimes11]

Hey everyone just letting you know that you can pre-order Esperanza Spalding's new album Chamber Music Society from iTunes for $9.99!

[JustinRiray]

damn... that's coordination and musicality for ya

[Bri11201]

She is amazing

[chicagoSUGANO]

People NEED Real Talent and you got it Girlfriend. I can;t believe you're 20 yrs and can scat like that. Scat and The stand up Bass  are a Dying Art and YOU are giving it life and bringing it back to the Cultural Arena.

Kudos & Accolades to you.

Chicago Sugano

[MonroviaLIB]

i'm glad she takes her job seriously! just beautiful.

[okcjoesos]

Angels are oftimes shown playing the harp, now I know for sure that there is at least one that plays the bass. There are some who unfortunatly work to exploit and control those who have been blessed by Our Creator with musical gifts. Study the life and learn the lessons of the late Jimmy Hendricks. Seek assistance through patience and prayer, and by all means get control of your masters past, present, and future By Any Means Nessesary!

[thunderlola]

Amazing Talent!

[basseroniify]

she is very good, dont get me wrong, but her bass is not amplified and when she plays with other people, you cant hear the.

[cocoapuff0630]

I remember seeing this on tv and being absolutely amazed. I wish one day I could play with her

[szumo1982]

ahhh, nope.

[1coolaggie]

Incredible!!! She's on another level.

[aligous]

Wow! Wake up people.The stuff the masses are being exposed to is pure garbage.

[szumo1982]

The stuff - i.e. esperanza spaulding

[jazzgod101]

@aligous Seriously? This women was hired by Berkley just a few years into her career and you're dissing her material? Sad, man..

[Baltzy24]

@jazzgod101 you obviously can't infer what people are trying to convey very well... you thought aligous had said the complete opposite of what you thought.

[lazarus343]

amazing

she is so in tune with her instrument, she didnt open her eyes like at all

[nostalgiaopera]

"Midnight Sun"

By Johnny Mercer and Lionel Hampton

[ComfortingLie007]

Thanks!

[ComfortingLie007]

Does anyone know what the name of this song is?

[ylicic66]

a gift from God this one!!

[marque235]

OMG! She is refreshing to my ears!

[pierpisolo]

sono completamente innamorato di speranza spalding!!!!!!!!

[JasonMort1979]

One of the most gifted performers I have ever seen!

[gbittner]

fabulosa! Otra Vez, Esperanza!

[TheUnknownTribe]

If she were only singing, or only playing bass, I would say she was great and talented. Doing both like that I'm at a complete loss for words. Thanks for posting.

[Mooshie2]

Different is SO refreshing!! I love when she is so one with her bass that she momentarily leaves the planet. Don't we all wish we could get that lost in the things we love?

[rucato]

she´s just...too much