Esperanza Spalding

She wowed the Obama White House with her siren voice, jazz repertoire in three languages, uncanny instrumental skills, and composing and arranging skills. Now it's your turn to discover what all the excitement is about. Enjoy Esperanza Spalding's completely fresh approach to jazz, enriched with soul, pop, world music, and more. A night of high-energy, innovative musicianship from jazz's newest star.

Armed with uncanny instrumental chops, a siren voice that spans three languages, and composing and arranging skills that weave together the best elements of the old-school with the progressive. This bold, engaging 23-year-old recently played for President Obama at the White House and has crafted a sound that takes a completely fresh approach to jazz by borrowing from the rich traditions of soul, pop, world music and so much more. Esperanza showcases the future of jazz and instrumental music for a new audience.

"An irresistible performer" — The Seattle Times