Saturday, May 30

Esperanza Spalding Quartet

Esperanza Spalding

Barndiva
231 Center Street

Both shows sold out! Thank you!

Date: Saturday, May 30
Time: Two shows, 7 pm  & 9 pm
Tickets: $40
Includes a glass of wine, a cocktail or a soft drink
Tip: Bring a jacket for this outdoor event

“The coolest person we’ve ever had on the show. Beautiful!”
– David Letterman

With a beguiling blend of Brazilian melodies, Afro-Caribbean grooves, post-bop harmonies and lilting vocals, 24-year-old bassist Esperanza Spalding combines the imaginative flights of a serious improviser with the stage presence and musical accessibility of a pop star.

At 20, the Portland native became the youngest musician ever hired as an instructor at Boston’s Berklee College of Music, a faculty gig she landed after graduating from the school in 2005.

With her infectious bandstand charisma, huge sound and singular sense of time she has already racked up an impressive array of credits, including pianist Michel Camilo, bassist Stanley Clarke, guitarist Pat Metheny, vocalist Patti Austin, and saxophonist Joe Lovano.

Her outstanding band lined up for the Saturday night gig at Barndiva’s “backyard” stage includes Otis Brown, drums, Leo Genovese on piano, and Ricardo Vogt playing guitar.

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