Bassist, vocalist, composer and five-time GRAMMY winner esperanza spalding stands out as one of the truly great artists of our time. Over the past two decades, her body of work defies categorisation—continually and brilliantly marrying genres from jazz to rock, soul, opera and more.
An innovative musician and magnetic live performer, spalding was the first jazz musician to win a GRAMMY for Best New Artist—one of countless awards and accolades she has received over her illustrious career. She has performed alongside icons such as Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder and Prince, and has graced the stages of the world’s great festivals, concert halls and jazz clubs.
With a unique and intimate configuration of three musicians and two contemporary dancers, this new work spotlights spalding’s masterful vocals, musicianship and songwriting. Featuring selections from all eight of her previous albums, material from current releases, plus a special preview of her much-anticipated forthcoming project, don’t miss the chance to see “the 21st century’s jazz genius” (NPR) in a transformative performance at Hamer Hall to close the 2024 Melbourne International Jazz Festival.
