Esperanza Spalding
Known for
Acting
Born
October 18, 1984 (age 41)
Birthplace
Portland, Oregon U.S.
Biography
Esperanza Emily Spalding (born October 18, 1984) is an American bassist, singer, songwriter, and composer. Her accolades include five Grammy Awards, a Boston Music Award, a Soul Train Music Award, and two honorary doctorates from Berklee College of Music and the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts).
Best known work
Marvel's Luke Cage
2016
Roman J. Israel, Esq.
2017
Miles Ahead
2016
Love Beats Rhymes
2017
Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall
2016
Austin City Limits
1975
Soundbreaking
2016
Skavlan
2009
Mister Rogers: It's You I Like
2018
The Girls in the Band
2011Filmography
2023
2018
2017
Love Beats Rhymesas Herself
2017
Roman J. Israel, Esq.as Coalition Activist #1
2016
2016
2016
2016
Miles Aheadas Live Concert Band
2015
NOVA: The Great Math Mysteryas Self
2015
Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Bandas Self - Performer
2012
2012
Esperanza Spalding: Radio Music Societyas Herself
2011
2010
2009
1975