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Esperanza Spalding Covers Stevie Wonder, Leaves Listeners 'Overjoyed'
As ubiquitous as Stevie Wonder's music seems to be, it's often very hard to cover a song of his and do it justice. Especially without copying his performance verbatim. So what a pleasant surprise it was when Esperanza Spalding began plucking the strings on her double bass and took "Overjoyed" in a delightful and beautiful direction at the White House last week. The announcer introduces her as "the brightest young star on the Jazz horizon," and she certainly shone during her subsequent performance. It definitely stood out during a concert of great music in celebration of Stevie and is worth repeat viewings.
Tags: esperanza spalding, stevie wonder
Comments
This is Amazing!!!!.... Can't imagine a Young Beautiful Girl can do that
Paw_Philippines | May 29, 2009 6:15 AM | PermalinkSUPERB!!!!!!.....
her cd is one of the best jazz debuts ever....
billie simone | March 8, 2009 7:42 PM | PermalinkThis chick is a true talent and the suck part is I can't find her Cd nowhere I had to order it online.........
Southernmello | March 4, 2009 9:10 PM | PermalinkWOW!!! What else can I say!!!??
Anna Pecorino | March 4, 2009 12:40 AM | PermalinkOh man. My dude called me up right quick to watch her on PBS (cuz she's on his "List", ie "You ever meet this person in real life, you are allowed to hit on her" lol). But she's super talented, GREAT live, and (yah yah) easy on the eyes. Her work is totally soulbouncey-- soul, jazz, latin, a tiny bit of pop. Which almost make her an more than appropriate guest to salute Stevie.
Better than The Jonas Bros. (shudder)
Scientific, where did you get her first album? I thought that was only released in Europe?
heyhey | March 3, 2009 9:57 PM | PermalinkThis is my favorite Stevie song, and the only cover I've seen done of it that I've even enjoyed (much less loved).
I just bought both of Ms. Spalding's albums.
Scientific | March 3, 2009 3:39 PM | Permalinkthere are no words to describe how amazing she is live.
dar | March 3, 2009 11:13 AM | PermalinkHer bass game coupled with her vocals is incredible. She will definitely preserve the sexy of your playlist.
Fave | March 3, 2009 9:46 AM | PermalinkOh! Talented much?
Nonplussed | March 3, 2009 5:07 AM | PermalinkThank you! I did not know her,
what a joy and delight she is.
Time to buy some new (to me anyway), music.
OMG! I've been hearing her name for months, but this is the first time I've ever really stopped to listen. She is AMAZING! I can't believe half of what she's doing on an upright bass WHILE singing. I've got to hear more...
cjayconrod | March 2, 2009 10:08 PM | PermalinkHer debut last year was CRIMINALLY slept on. Chick speaks like three languages, writes and composes her own music. TOO UNDERRATED.
jennifer | March 2, 2009 7:50 PM | PermalinkGet it bi....!!! Got me doing the samba and shit in my chair over herre!!!
elektrick.red | March 2, 2009 7:13 PM | PermalinkWow! A superior performance. I love the clarity of her voice & when she hits those smokey nuances. Those base skills are definitely on point too. Off to Wiki/MySpace more on Esperanza...
FireMadeFlesh | March 2, 2009 2:55 PM | Permalink