Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Post-Bop and Avant-Garde Jazz Saxophonist Keith Gamble: Esperanza Spalding - 12 Little Spells
Post-Bop and Avant-Garde Jazz Saxophonist Keith Gamble: Esperanza Spalding - 12 Little Spells: Lively, would be the word I would use to describe the bass playing and artistry of Esperanza Spalding, but unfortunately she is not pla...
Esperanza Spalding - 12 Little Spells
Lively, would be the word I would use to describe the bass playing and artistry of Esperanza Spalding, but unfortunately she is not playing bass on her latest recording. Never standing still Esperanza Spalding continues moving through genres composing and creating music that is vibrant to the soul. In this blog I will discuss Esperanza Spalding`s new work entitled "12 Little Spells", and give my opinion on this new recording by Esperanza Spalding.
Just as Miles Davis was not tied to one genre, Esperanza Spalding continues growing and surprising her listeners. 12 Little Spells is an imaginative work that is reminiscent of Flora Purim, but stands on its own merit. Simply put, Esperanza Spalding is an artist of great musical depth.
Fans looking forward to hearing Esperanza Spalding play bass on 12 Little Spells will be disappointed to know she does not play on this project. Due to a lack of practice time on bass Esperanza Spalding decided against playing bass on this recording. This is a disappointment, but you have to appreciate Esperanza Spaldings respect for her instrument. Although Esperanza Spalding does not play bass on 12 Little Spells, this recording still enjoys Esperanza Spalding`s light and energetic vocal quality she brings forth.
12 Little Spells is a collaborative effort with her ensemble. In a May 2, 2019 interview, Esperanza Spalding equates 12 Little Spells as "putting all the ingredients to a good spell together". In other words putting all the ingredients together as a collective effort by her ensemble. Esperanza Spalding said 12 Little Spells originated from a castle in Italy. Spalding said her experience was kind of mystical at this castle with other artist and creative people sharing ideas.
I agree with a comment posted by a YouTube fan saying "I`m sorry, but can someone tell what happened to her? why can`t she play any more ..?" For that fan, myself, and others, Esperanza Spalding engages her audience with her beautiful spirit which comes-out in her singing and stage presence, but that`s not all, Esperanza Spalding`s work on bass is a major factor in her appeal to her audience. At least for this fan, but I know I am not alone in wishing and hoping Esperanza Spalding will give us future projects and recordings with the complete package that is Esperanza Spalding singing and playing bass.
Moore, Marcus J., Esperanza Spalding - 12 Little Spells "Live Liner Notes", 12 Little Spells: Live Liner #6, Concord Records, October 27, 2018, https://www.facebook.com/Esperanza Spalding/
Just as Miles Davis was not tied to one genre, Esperanza Spalding continues growing and surprising her listeners. 12 Little Spells is an imaginative work that is reminiscent of Flora Purim, but stands on its own merit. Simply put, Esperanza Spalding is an artist of great musical depth.
Fans looking forward to hearing Esperanza Spalding play bass on 12 Little Spells will be disappointed to know she does not play on this project. Due to a lack of practice time on bass Esperanza Spalding decided against playing bass on this recording. This is a disappointment, but you have to appreciate Esperanza Spaldings respect for her instrument. Although Esperanza Spalding does not play bass on 12 Little Spells, this recording still enjoys Esperanza Spalding`s light and energetic vocal quality she brings forth.
12 Little Spells is a collaborative effort with her ensemble. In a May 2, 2019 interview, Esperanza Spalding equates 12 Little Spells as "putting all the ingredients to a good spell together". In other words putting all the ingredients together as a collective effort by her ensemble. Esperanza Spalding said 12 Little Spells originated from a castle in Italy. Spalding said her experience was kind of mystical at this castle with other artist and creative people sharing ideas.
I agree with a comment posted by a YouTube fan saying "I`m sorry, but can someone tell what happened to her? why can`t she play any more ..?" For that fan, myself, and others, Esperanza Spalding engages her audience with her beautiful spirit which comes-out in her singing and stage presence, but that`s not all, Esperanza Spalding`s work on bass is a major factor in her appeal to her audience. At least for this fan, but I know I am not alone in wishing and hoping Esperanza Spalding will give us future projects and recordings with the complete package that is Esperanza Spalding singing and playing bass.
Moore, Marcus J., Esperanza Spalding - 12 Little Spells "Live Liner Notes", 12 Little Spells: Live Liner #6, Concord Records, October 27, 2018, https://www.facebook.com/Esperanza Spalding/
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