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PHOTOS: Esperanza Spalding's fabulous 'fro Esperanza Spalding is an American multi-instrumentalist best known as a jazz bassist and singer. In 2011, she won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist, making her the first jazz artist to win the award. Esperanza Spalding coming to the Howard Theater in May Just over a year ago, when Esperanza Spalding won the Grammy for best new artist, the Internet (mainly angry Justin Bieber fans) asked a collective: "Who's that?" The jazz singer and bassist resoundingly answered that question this year with a series of high-profile concerts — the latest on Thursday night on "The Daily Show." Host Jon Stewart could barely hide his glee as she performed songs off ... Esperanza Spalding, Steve Martin, headline Ottawa jazzfest Grammy-winner Esperanza Spalding and jazz musicians Dave Holland and Chris Botti will be joined by veteran bluesmen John Mayall and Robert Cray and comedian-turned-musician Steve Martin at this year's TD Ottawa Jazz Festival. Esperanza Spalding Uses Grammy Fame as a Way to Make Her Music One might reasonably refer to it as the "Best New Artist" curse. Win that Grammy, and you'll receive a mixed blessing. Sure, the publicity attendant to the award is bountiful, but remember, Milli Vanilli won the thing, too. And we all know what happened to them. Esperanza Spalding to headline at Rochester International Jazz Festival Esperanza Spalding made her debut at the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival in 2007 performing in the Club Pass Series at Max of Eastman Place. Five years later, the Grammy Award-winning Artist of the Year will headline at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre on Saturday, June 23 at 8 p.m. Watch: Esperanza Spalding on 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart' Esperanza Spalding was on the Daily Show last night. Watch it. Enjoy it. Jon Stewart sure did. Esperanza Spalding, 'The Daily Show': Singer Performs Songs Off 'Radio Music Society' -- Video Filed under: Soul/R&B , R&B News WireImage Esperanza Spalding surprised viewers last night when she hit the stage to perform during Thursday night's edition (April 12) of "The Daily Show." Performances are a rare occurrence on the Jon Stewart-hosted program, however, the Grammy-winning singer didn't disappoint. Showcasing two tracks off her fourth studio album, Radio Music Society , Spalding ... FESTIVAL/CRUISE: Esperanza Spalding a€Oeradio Music Societya€ to Headline at Xerox Rochester International Jazz ... Rochester, NY: m: Esperanza Spalding made her debut at the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival in 2007 performing in the Club Pass Series at Max of Eastman Place. Five years later, the GRAMMY Award-winning Best New Artist will headline at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre on Saturday June 23 at 8 p.m... Esperanza Spalding performs on 'The Daily Show': 'Black Gold' and 'Crowned & Kissed' "The Daily Show" welcomed Esperanza Spalding - but just who is this musical artist? Esperanza Spalding joins headliners at jazz festival The Grammy winner will replace Queen Latifah, who canceled because of a schedule conflict.
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