Esperanza Spalding - Esperanza
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Free Music Review: An Amazing First Effort by Esperanza Spaulding
Hit: 5 Stars
I was first introduced to the name Esperanza Spaulding while reading an Ebony Magazine; she was showcased in the New Artist section. After reading about what she had to offer, I decided to go to the store and take a chance on her. Boy, was I surprised to find out how truly gifted she is. Everything about her CD keeps me listening to it. First of all, her jazz fusion interpretation is unlike anything I've heard. She's a throwback to originality. I absolutely love how some of her songs are done in a different language; it is sexy, breath-taking and intoxicating. Her voice is "breathy" and whispered at times. Just unlike anything I've heard. It doesn't matter whether you're in your car, holding a dinner party or cleaning the house, this CD is something that should be in rotation in your changer. 5 Stars (at least)....Free Music Review: Modern Jazz Talent
Hit: 5 Stars
I found Esperanza's music by accident, while looking for something new by Kate Davis - another exceedingly talented young acoustic bass player & jazz singer. Nice accident. Esperanza's music is a great blend of a sort of world-jazz sound, mixed with classic straight-forward jazz tempos. I was so knocked out by her performance on the little 20-second soundbites that I couldn't wait for her c.d. to arrive. I googled around and found she's coming to the Portland Jazz Festival at the end of Feb. Lucky me - was able to get tickets, and will gladly sacrifice three hours in the car both ways to enjoy her beautiful take on music. Meanwhile, the c.d. arrived, of course. I love it!!! It's my new favorite while cooking dinner - makes me feel inspired to add a dash more spice, or a handful of something unexpected.Free Music Review: The future of jazz is right here
Hit: 5 Stars
If you're a jazz fan, get this CD and make sure you see her live. I can't put it any simpler.
Having seen Esperanza live several times, I had some very high expectations for this CD. They were certainly met, and I'll be listening to this CD quite a bit.
Admittedly, I don't have the easiest time catching the vocals in most songs, but that's fine by me because the tunes on here are wonderful. There's a wonderful feel to every song, and often you can pick up her bass as much as her vocals, and that's even when pianist Leo Genovese is shining like he does for most of this CD. In fact, her vocals are very prominent on "I Know You Know", and that's not among my favorites on this CD, although it's hard to say any songs really stand out. They're just all so good.
Free Music Review: Spicy Hot.
Hit: 5 Stars
I was listening to NPR and heard an interview about this prodigy name Esperanza. What an amazing story. I was compelled to immediately buy this album solely based on her story.
AM I GLAD I DID!
As a bass player I found Cachao Lopez to be my all time favorite, however the freshness of her bass style and contrasting vocal melodies that permeate this disc are a joy to which one can not help but succumb.
The fact that she does these syncopated poly-rhythms on the bass while singing jazzy vocal melodies with challenging jumps in pitch boggles my mind.
She comes to Seattle in June so I'll definitely be at that gig.
Can't wait to see her live.
Free Music Review: Esperanza is the absolute truth
Hit: 5 Stars
First of all, I must say that when it comes to jazz, I prefer people playing as opposed to singing. With the exceptions of Lizz Wright, Cassandra Wilson, and Marlena Shaw, I'm not sold on the concept of jazz vocalists. Then comes along Esperanza Spalding, a vocalist as well as instrumentalist. On her album,"Esperanza" she makes music that is both appealing to fans of jazz and neo-soul. At the age of 23, she seems quite mature in her gift as well as her songwriting abilities. Those talents are evident on the songs "I Know You Know", "Precious", and "She Got To You". She even makes inroads into latin jazz on several songs on the album. She is one artist I recommend everyone to check out.