Esperanza is one of the hottest jazz stars to have emerged in the
last 10 years. She is the first ever jazz musician to win the Best New
Artist Grammy and has released four very exciting solo albums including
the highly acclaimed 'Chamber Music Society'. Her amazing bass playing
and vocals have also been highly sought-after by other artists including
Terri Lyne Carrington, Stanley Clarke, Nicholas Payton and Joe Lovano.
But
her new album 'Radio Music Society' shows a more funky side of
Esperanza's music focusing on her songwriting skills and incredible
electric bass playing. The new project merges R‘n’B, pop and neo-soul
with her jazz roots, featuring compelling original songs alongside
covers such as Stevie Wonder’s ‘I Can’t Help It’ and an incredible bass'n'scat closing take on Wayne Shorter's
complex classic 'Endangered Species'. Alongside Esperanza's band,
there's an incredible lineup of guests including drummers Terri Lyne
Carrington, Jack DeJohnette and Billy Hart, saxophonist Joe Lovano and
vocalists Lalah Hathaway, Gretchen Parlato and Q-Tip.
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