Esperanza Spalding Fun Facts, Quotes and Tweets
1st March 2011
Quote: "I kinda wish Justin had won it because... it has nothing to do with jazz... what Justin Bieber has done, which I know the other singer hasn't done... is he's almost single-handedly kept the record business alive." Harry Connick, JR. wanted Justin Bieber to claim the Grammy Award for Best New Artist instead of little-known jazz star Esperanza Spalding.
28th February 2011
Quote: "It was inspiring. My knees tremble in his wake as a musician. He taught me a lot about having complete vision and how to command a band. He moves his elbow, the band knows what to do!" Grammy Award-winning jazz star Esperanza Spalding is in awe of soul legend Prince after supporting him on tour in December (10).
Esperanza Spalding
