Jazz Odyssey #267 - Esperanza Spalding - Hour 2

Somtimes an artist comes around that transcends a genre or style of music.  They overlap into many "categories" and are successful with many audiences.  This is generally not a bad thing - great for the artist of course and great for us - as we might hear music that we may not normally tune into.  Esperanza Spalding is a fabulous singer, composer and bass player.  She is surely a Modern Jazz artist but you will hear some of her work on pop stations or smooth Jazz formats.  Don't be fooled that her music is sweet, accessible and melodic - there is a whole layer of complexity to her tunes - I think you will hear that - I think that will draw you in to listen to more.  I enjoy what she does, how she plays and the way she winds melodies around complex rythms and harmonies.  This IS Modern Jazz - the others that aren't so complex and developed can only sit back and be envious.  I think this one you will Enjoy!!