Esperanza Emily Spalding, often written in all lowercase 'esperanza spalding' is an American bassist, singer, songwriter, and composer. Her accolades include five Grammy Awards, a Boston Music Award, and a Soul Train Music Award. A native of Portland, Oregon, Spalding began playing music professionally in her childhood, performing as a violinist in the Chamber Music Society of Oregon at age five. She was later both self-taught and trained on other instruments, including guitar and bass. Her proficiency earned her academic scholarships to Portland State University and the Berklee College of Music, both of which she attended, studying music.
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Real Time with Bill Maher Episode 381 |
2016 |
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Real Time with Bill Maher Overtime - March 18,2016 |
2016 |
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Documentaires ARTE Unknown |
2016 |
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Late Show with David Letterman Nathan Lane, Mike Palascak, Esperanza Spalding |
2011 |
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Late Show with David Letterman Michelle Obama, Esperanza Spalding |
2012 |
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The Daily Show Esperanza Spalding |
2012 |
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Jimmy Kimmel Live! Kathy Griffin, Josh Peck, Esperanza Spalding |
2008 |
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Jimmy Kimmel Live! Bradley Cooper, Joy Behar, Esperanza Spalding, Paul Shaffer |
2015 |
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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Sally Field, Jerrod Carmichael, Esperanza Spalding |
2016 |
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NPR Music Tiny Desk Concerts Esperanza Spalding |
2011 |
