Sh0w and T3ll

I remember the day I found her; it was at Barnes and Nobles. Coming into the bookstore with no real intention, I found myself drifting into the music isles, wondering what is available. I was casually walking around the aisles picking up random CD’s and listening to the clips when I found myself in the jazz aisle, with a beautiful face covered in plastic in my hand, and headphones over my ears that were playing tunes that caught my attention and sent my imagination running. I had found Esperanza Spalding. Last night, I had the privilege to see Esperanza Spalding at Carnegie Hall. After hearing such a divine and free voice take flight live, I feel compelled to tell the world of her musical prowess. She let her creativity flow as she used her instruments of voice and bass, and fed off the piano, drums and saxophone. I found myself closing my eyes, not wanting to distract my sense of hearing, letting the music form the images behind my eye lids. I am looking forward to her next album and the next time I may see and hear her perform.