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Esperanza at the Armory

Posted by: Anne Adams on Aug 15, 2011 at 10:00AM Speech Bubble 2 Comments

By now, you probably know Esperanza Spalding as the Portland jazz bass phenomenon who bumped Justin Bieber for Best New Artist at the 2011 Grammys, leaving national industry heavies whispering, “Who?” while Portland orgs like the PDX Jazz Festival and Hush Records exchanged knowing smiles, having long since recognized her breezy soprano, bouyant bass, and inspired song-craft as world-class. Well, Esperanza and her bass are blowing through town next Tuesday, and tickets are still available to catch her at the Gerding Theater. Go greet this hometown hero who, in our book, beats Bieber any day of the week—even Tuesday.

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By Karisa on Aug 18, 2011 at 12:50PM: I would love to take my son to this performance! Two of his cousins play in the American Music Program and recorded with Esperanza on her upcoming CD. My son absolutely loves Esperanza and would love to see her in person!
By Anne (post author) on Aug 19, 2011 at 10:46AM: I hope you do, Karisa!
If you want, let us know how it goes.

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