Esperanza Emily Spalding ( born October 18, 1984 ) is an American jazz bassist, cellist and singer, who draws upon many genres in her own compositions.
Spalding was raised in Portland, Oregonand was a musical prodigy at an early age, playing violin in the Chamber Music Society of Oregon at age five. She was later both self-taught and trained on multiple instruments, including guitar and bass. Her proficiency earned her scholarships to Portland State Universityand the Berklee College of Music.
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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