Esperanza Spalding Musical artist

Esperanza Spalding (born October 18, 1984) is an American jazz bassist, cellist and singer, who draws upon many genres in her own compositions.She has won four Grammy Awards, including the Grammy Award for Best New Artist at the 53rd Grammy Awards, making her the first jazz artist to win the award.

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Birth date	October 18, 1984
Birth place	Portland Oregon , Oregon

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Musical artist

Career started	2000
associated musical artist	Joe Lovano Patti Austin Stanley Clarke
Background	Solo singer
genre	Jazz Bossa nova Jazz fusion Neo soul
instrument	Bass guitar Double bass Singing
record label	Merge Records Hush Records Heads Up International