And while her family of musical friends and coworkers now includes jazz giants such as saxophonist Joe Lovano and even living legends Stevie Wonder and Prince it was the ethos of. The critical affection for this years recipient of the best new artist Grammy has been steadily growing for a few years now but you wouldnt have known judging by the amount of people searching for info about Esperanza Spalding last. Esperanza Spalding may have won the Grammy for Best New Artist but some have reveled in her talent for years. White House reporters have seen her talents three times since President Obamas. Who is Esperanza Spalding The 26yearold jazz bassist who snatched the Best New Artist Grammy out of the hands of Justin Bieber thats who. or better yet … Read entire article »

Esperanza Spalding was born and raised in Portland. Justin Bieber sat down with Esperanza Spalding soon after she beat him out for Best New Artist at the Grammy Awards. The critical affection for this years recipient of the best new artist Grammy has been steadily growing for a few years now but you wouldnt have known judging by the amount of people searching for info about Esperanza Spalding last. White House reporters have seen her talents three times since President Obamas. Those silly Grammys should have known better than to give their Best New Artist award to anyone other than Justin Bieber if they didnt want. Many Americans watching the Grammy Awards last night were surprised by the win of Esperanza Spalding in the category of Best new Artist. … Read entire article »