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, Wayne Shorter and Milton Nascimento.

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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. She spoke with WBGO’s Emily Springer….
You can SEE Emily Springer’s entire interview with esperanza spalding here.