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Esperanza Spalding

Grammy Award-Winning Jazz Bassist, Singer, Songwriter & Composer

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Esperanza Spalding Biography

Esperanza Spalding a jazz bassist, singer, songwriter, and composer. Her accolades include four Grammy Awards, a Boston Music Award, and a Soul Train Music Award.

A native of Portland, Oregon, Spalding began playing music professionally in her childhood, performing as a violinist in the Chamber Music Society of Oregon at age five. She was later both self-taught and trained on a number of instruments, including guitar and bass. Her proficiency earned her academic scholarships to Portland State University and the Berklee College of Music, both of which she attended, studying music.

Spalding released her first album, "Junjo," in 2006 on the Spanish label Avya Musica, after which she signed with the independent American label Heads Up, who released her 2007 self-titled album. Her third studio album, "Chamber Music Society" (2010), was a commercial success, charting at number 34 on the Billboard 200, and resulting in Spalding winning her first Grammy Award for Best New Artist; Spalding was the first jazz artist to win in this category. She saw further acclaim for her fourth release, "Radio Music Society" (2012), which earned the Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Album, as well as the track "City of Roses" winning for Best Arrangement, Instrument and Vocals.

After spending the following several years performing as a supporting band player, Spalding released her fifth studio album, a funk rock-inspired concept album titled "Emily's D+Evolution," co-produced by Tony Visconti, on Concord Records. The following year, she released the album "Exposure," which was limited to 7,777 copies. Her subsequent sixth studio record, "12 Little Spells," was released in 2019, and peaked at number one on Billboard's Top Jazz Albums. The album also saw Spalding nominated for two Grammy Awards, winning in the Best Jazz Vocal Album category.

In addition to writing and performing music, Spalding has also worked as an instructor, first at the Berklee College of Music, beginning at age 20. In 2017, Spalding was appointed professor of the Practice of Music at Harvard University. In 2018, Spalding received an honorary doctorate of music from her alma mater, Berklee College of Music, and served as commencement speaker at the ceremony.

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  • What are the speaker fees for Esperanza Spalding

    Speaking fees for Esperanza Spalding, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Esperanza Spalding are $100,000 - $200,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Esperanza Spalding, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Esperanza Spalding speak about?

    Esperanza Spalding is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Diversity Speakers, Hispanic Heritage, Leadership Speakers, Music, Speakers by Industry, Virtual Speakers, Women In Leadership, Women in Society, Women's Issues.
  • Where does Esperanza Spalding travel from?

    Esperanza Spalding generally travels from New York, NY, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Esperanza Spalding’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Esperanza Spalding for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Esperanza Spalding for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Esperanza Spalding or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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Esperanza Spalding Biography

Esperanza Spalding a jazz bassist, singer, songwriter, and composer. Her accolades include four Grammy Awards, a Boston Music Award, and a Soul Train Music Award.

A native of Portland, Oregon, Spalding began playing music professionally in her childhood, performing as a violinist in the Chamber Music Society of Oregon at age five. She was later both self-taught and trained on a number of instruments, including guitar and bass. Her proficiency earned her academic scholarships to Portland State University and the Berklee College of Music, both of which she attended, studying music.

Spalding released her first album, "Junjo," in 2006 on the Spanish label Avya Musica, after which she signed with the independent American label Heads Up, who released her 2007 self-titled album. Her third studio album, "Chamber Music Society" (2010), was a commercial success, charting at number 34 on the Billboard 200, and resulting in Spalding winning her first Grammy Award for Best New Artist; Spalding was the first jazz artist to win in this category. She saw further acclaim for her fourth release, "Radio Music Society" (2012), which earned the Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Album, as well as the track "City of Roses" winning for Best Arrangement, Instrument and Vocals.

After spending the following several years performing as a supporting band player, Spalding released her fifth studio album, a funk rock-inspired concept album titled "Emily's D+Evolution," co-produced by Tony Visconti, on Concord Records. The following year, she released the album "Exposure," which was limited to 7,777 copies. Her subsequent sixth studio record, "12 Little Spells," was released in 2019, and peaked at number one on Billboard's Top Jazz Albums. The album also saw Spalding nominated for two Grammy Awards, winning in the Best Jazz Vocal Album category.

In addition to writing and performing music, Spalding has also worked as an instructor, first at the Berklee College of Music, beginning at age 20. In 2017, Spalding was appointed professor of the Practice of Music at Harvard University. In 2018, Spalding received an honorary doctorate of music from her alma mater, Berklee College of Music, and served as commencement speaker at the ceremony.

Esperanza Spalding Videos

  • Jazz Artist Esperanza Spalding ditched her '9 to 5' job for her passion
    Esperanza Spalding is a Grammy award-winning, multi-instrumentalist from Portland, Oregon. The talented jazz singer and bassist discusses the...
  • Esperanza Spalding interview with Todd Zwillich
    Award-winning jazz musician Esperanza Spalding is live in the studios of The Takeaway at WNYC Radio to talk with Todd Zwillich about her new album,...
  • Esperanza Spalding - I Can't Help It

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  • How do I book Esperanza Spalding to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Esperanza Spalding for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Esperanza Spalding, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Esperanza Spalding or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Esperanza Spalding

    Speaking fees for Esperanza Spalding, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Esperanza Spalding are $100,000 - $200,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Esperanza Spalding, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Esperanza Spalding speak about?

    Esperanza Spalding is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Diversity Speakers, Hispanic Heritage, Leadership Speakers, Music, Speakers by Industry, Virtual Speakers, Women In Leadership, Women in Society, Women's Issues.
  • Where does Esperanza Spalding travel from?

    Esperanza Spalding generally travels from New York, NY, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Esperanza Spalding’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Esperanza Spalding for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Esperanza Spalding for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Esperanza Spalding or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Esperanza Spalding is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Esperanza Spalding for your event is $100,000 - $200,000. Esperanza Spalding generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sunny Hostin, Diane Guerrero, Rita Moreno, Maria Teresa Kumar and Eimear Noone. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Esperanza Spalding for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Esperanza Spalding Speaker Videos

  • Jazz Artist Esperanza Spalding ditched her '9 to 5' job for her passion
    Esperanza Spalding is a Grammy award-winning, multi-instrumentalist from Portland, Oregon. The talented jazz singer and bassist discusses the challenges of producing original work, as well as the...
    Esperanza Spalding interview with Todd Zwillich
    Award-winning jazz musician Esperanza Spalding is live in the studios of The Takeaway at WNYC Radio to talk with Todd Zwillich about her new album, "Exposure."
  • Esperanza Spalding - I Can't Help It
    Esperanza Spalding Grooves
    At just 23 years old, Portland, Ore. native Esperanza Spalding is a jazz bassist and vocalist who is getting set to release her second album. The soulful singer stops by "The Second Cup Café."

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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