Originally Posted By cgiles
Originally Posted By Uncle Dave
Chas,
Are you hip to Esperanza Spalding?


Are you kidding? I've been listening to her forever. She's fantastic, just not for the great unwashed smile. She's a master player and highly respected among her peers. BTW, I know you're one of the best musicians (and vocalist) on the forum and the only reason I didn't include you on my 'request' list is because I haven't heard enough of your work to identify you with a specific song or genre'. But by all means, do something for us that you think is most representative of your style (I know you don't limit yourself to one genre').

Steve, I understand, but you only get a temporary reprieve until you get back to cold country smile. I have a mental impression of everyone and I picture you as one of those "tickle those ivories" type of players, you know, versatile, tasteful, professional.

chas



We saw her somewhere around 2008 at the Regatta Bar one of Boston’s great jazz venues, wonderful show she put on. If my memory serves me correctly at 20 she was one of the youngest faculty members at Berkeley College of music

Chas, You made my day with your comment , thank you. Yup I like to consider myself one of those “tickle the ivories” type pianists.