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Esperanza Spalding sets intentions for her 2-week residency at the Blue Note February 18 - March 2

Esperanza Spalding
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Esperanza Spalding

Multi-Grammy Award-winning bassist, vocalist, and composer esperanza spalding's exclusive two-week residency at the Blue Note New York begins February 18

Multi-Grammy Award-winning bassist, vocalist, and composer esperanza spalding continues to be one of the most forward-thinking artists in contemporary music. Spalding has worked with jazz legends, including Herbie Hancock, Milton Nascimento, and Wayne Shorter, while also leading her own groups and composing. Now, for the first time under her own name, Spalding will embark on an exclusive two-week residency at Blue Note New York the weeks of February 18-23 and February 25- March 2.

WBGO’s Emily Springer discusses her latest release with global icon Milton Nascimento, the joys of working inter-generationally, and what audience members can expect from the residency.

For more information and ticket details, visit www.bluenotejazz.com/nyc/

 Listen above or watch the entire interview here.

Emily Springer is a WBGO News reporter who covers stories about the arts, culture, and music happenings in New York and New Jersey.