Born in 1984, bassist, singer and composer Esperanza Spalding began playing in small jazz and blues venues around her hometown of Portland, Oregon. Soon after picking up the acoustic bass at the late age of 14, she helped form Noise For Pretend, an eclectic band fusing jazz and pop for which she sang and played bass (often simultaneously). The group signed with indie rock imprint Hush Records, which released two albums of their original compositions.
248 members
Add Influence
Esperanza Spalding
Born in 1984, bassist, singer and composer Esperanza Spalding began playing in small jazz and blues venues around her hometown of Portland, Oregon. Soon after picking up the acoustic bass at the late age of 14, she helped form Noise For Pretend, an eclectic band fusing jazz and pop for which she sang and played bass (often simultaneously). The group signed with indie rock imprint Hush Records, which released two albums of their original compositions.
A fun bop that melts the bad vibes. The single just came out and I'm tryna reach far with this tune so share it wih the people you love! I think no matter what you're into you'll at smile when you hear it :)more
A fun bop that melts the bad vibes. The single just came out and I'm tryna reach far with this tune so share it round to the people you love! I think no matter what you're into you'll at smile when you hear it :)more