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Esperanza Spalding “Good Lava” - Back in 2011 when she won best new Artists at the Grammy’s I had no idea who she was. I got a few of her CD and really got into her classic jazz sound.

Therefore, I was pleasantly surprised when I heard this single off of her album released in January 2016 called Emily’s D+Evolution. It’s nothing like what I’ve become accustom to and that’s why I like it. New Look new Jimi Hendrix sounding vibe. It took a couple of listens, but I really like this. I love artist who push their sound and keep the fans interested.

I case some are not familiar with her at all, check out the video below with her more classic jazz sound. @EspeSpalding #esperanzaspalding

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Reeeally digging this Esperanza Spalding tune. Seems a bit more far-out than what I’ve previously heard from her. I hope the rest of the album lives up to it... because I’ve just bought it, and I’m about to listen. Fingers crossed, eh?

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JOE’S JAZZY JAUNTS: Esperanza Spalding - Emily’s D+Evolution

It might be tempting to say Emily’s D+Evolution represents a dramatic shift for bassist/singer Esperanza Spalding, but it’s more of a headfirst dive down a particular segment of her sound. On previous records like Radio Music Society, Spalding put together a smart mix of jazz, R&B, and neo-soul. Here, she accentuates the latter, putting it through an outsized psychedelic filter.

The titular Emily refers to the Spalding’s middle name, by which she was called as a child. This persona goes through a messy but exuberant journey of the course of the record, which can be thought of as either a “D-plus evolution” or a “de-evolution.”

The journey starts with “Good Lava,” a funky tune that serves as a sort of channeling of the free-flowing id. Musically, it’s tight as can be, with the various instruments and voice offering tricky counterpoint that coalesces at key points. Two tracks later, “Judas” is impressive for its ability to maintain a feeling of propulsion even at a lower volume. Spalding sings almost constantly, often in syncopated sixteenth- and eighth-note patterns that freely jump between registers. She does this all while playing complex bass lines, which is fairly incredible.

“Noble Nobles” offers a bit of a departure, adding jangly guitar and vocal inflections reminiscent of Chrissie Hynde. “Elevate or Operate” is my personal favorite, pitting a theatrical vocal melody against funk-metal riffage.

-Joe Ciccarello

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