Esperanza is the truth
by TrexLeonidas on 10/12/11Clowes Memorial Hall - IndianapolisEsperanza show was simply amazing. She deserves the Grammy for best new artist, hands down. This is real music.
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Esperanza show was simply amazing. She deserves the Grammy for best new artist, hands down. This is real music.
If you enjoy and appreciate REAL music, then this show is a MUST see! Esperanze will delight you with a poetic thought that turns into a beautiful song. If and when the opportunity presents itself -- I will see her again.
I found Ms Spaulding to be very talented and her music extraodinary and very unique. However, it might have been a bit too deep and unique for me.
It was perfect -- surprisingly dramatic and yet understated at the same time. Amazing musicianship. The venue is always the most courteous of any in this area, and it was well staged and seated. Go to see this.
Esperanza Spalding is like being surrounded by a phenomena piece of modern art
I believe it would have been great at a smaller venue
awesome concert. intimate feel. Not much audience interaction/storytelling, etc. 15 minute intermission. Esperanza is a phenomenal and emotional performer.
This is a "must see" act. Outstanding musicianship all around. Fresh and spunky, with gorgeous tones and intriguing rhythms, you won't sleep through this chamber music concert.
I was just blown away. She's so musical, and plays with the panache, ease and presence of someone much older. Pitch was spot-on, and the ensemble was totally together all the time. Loved the entrance/exit theme (sitting in a comfy chair drinking wine, then taking the stage). I don't know whether I liked her singing or bass-playing better; both were top-notch. Brava. NOTE TO UPTOWN THEATRE MANAGERS: the 21-and-over rule is totally ridiculous; I saw a mature 20-yr-old (there w/ her parents!) get turned away. That should NOT have happened, ever.
Napa's Uptown Theatre was the perfect venue to showcase the amazing & incredible Esperanza Spalding!! The venue was small and intimate-just lovely!! And Esperanza put on a great, unhurried, performance...simply unbelievable!
Esperanza is a genius jazz talent. Her voice is as pure as it gets.
Loved the show. This is my fourth opportunity to have seen Esperanza perform. She a talent to not be missed.
The concert was an unique experience....Esperanza delivered beyond and above. Blessings!!!
An absolutely stellar show in which Esperanza Spalding comes out and grabs a sip from her wine glass as the band ushers her into her fantasy world of musical delights. And the crowd as well. The venue was very nice especially well lit and very welcoming. Very intimate and the crowd was given a little leeway to play off the performance and were allowed to shout their love periodically. The performance was amazing and besides one equipment problem (which was fixed easily) everything was just amazing. Esperanza's vocal talent and her back-up singer's vocal talent combined with the band led to one of the most inspiring nights of music I have been to in some time. Everyone should be fortunate enough to see this talent because her show (without spoiling it) is unlike any other experience of the soul you will have outside of say ex. Nancy Wilson or Eartha Kitt(during her life).
After having seen this show at NYU, I was surprised at the lack luster quality of the Town Hall event. I am a huge fan and performer as well, so I can give slack where slack is due, however I feel it's time for the show to take it to a new level or just "freshen up".
Me and my wife enjoyed the show very much. It would be a good idea if she talks a little bit.
Had a great time from start to finish. Beautiful twists on jazz and soul with a little Asian influence. Perfect listening antidote for a busy stressful day. Her CD is a must.
It was fluttery and chaotic, polluted my ears and flew around my mind like a gnat in my brain. Her voice is beautiful, but she needs to sing real songs with actual words, come down from the clouds and mature a lot before I could ever take her seriously. I don't care that I spent the money, I hope she improves.
It wasnt until the Grammy announcement of this new artist on the scene that I heard of Ms Spalding. I did my research on her, watched a couple live performances and downloaded her music, new and old. This songbird is someone I consider inspirational and incredibly talented. The fact that someone so young and true to themselves could make beautiful music was so refreshing to me. She's a shining star in my book and I will continue to follow her. Her concert was amazing. She proved that night that you don't need a100 million dollar set to showcase true talent! Lastly, when she walked back on stage to perform "Fall In", it made me feel so warm and gushy inside, lol. Music is still alive!
What incredible talent this young woman possesses! Amazing vocals, and viruoso jazz bass playing. Haven't seen a jazz performance this electrifying in years. Only complaint was that the concert started 35 minutes late. The accompanying instrumentalists and vocalists were great, too.