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Esperanza Spalding

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Reviews

Rating: 3.7 out of 5 based on 22 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Wow! A concert with full Orchestra!

    by H. W. on 2023-05-29National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts - Ottawa

    This concert almost brought me back to the big band Jazz area of the 40s. However, the difference was that Spalding’s compositions of fusion jazz with complexed arrangements. An extraordinary concert full of vivid sparks of piccolos with touches of exotic grooves. Many thanks for such extravaganza concert!

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    Not what we expected

    by Beth on 2022-07-19National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts - Ottawa

    We have enjoyed Esperanza Spalding's music over the years, but wouldn't consider ourselves huge followers of her music. The concert seemed like an interesting way to expand our musical horizons, but unfortunately, it was not a good experience. She clearly has a tremendous amount of musical talent (as does her back up musicians), but the concert seemed like more of a show for the musicians themselves, not the audience. Playing even one piece that was recognizable would have been nice, or even a few bars that could be strung together. The concert was an exploration of jazz experimentation, not remotely mainstream. Fair enough, some may have expected that, others did not (and left the show early). The audience was barely lukewarm compared to other recent shows at the NCA. Finally she only played for barely an hour and when it was over, I seriously thought it was the intermission. Very disappointed. That being said, the NCA orchestra was excellent!

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    not quite what i expected

    by djb on 2022-07-02National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts - Ottawa

    Esperanza Spalding is obviously very skilled and talented. However, I found it to be music only a musician could appreciate.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Amazing

    by L on 2022-07-02National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts - Ottawa

    Despite seeing the people there that harassed me this year and getting an anxiety attack as a result of this, I stayed for the show and thoroughly loved every moment listening and watching. Thank you for calming my heart and giving me the strength to stay in the moment.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Phenomenal Performer

    by SarahDee on 2022-07-01National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts - Ottawa

    Esperanza Spalding’s incredible virtuosity was definitely on display. The musicians she brought with her were excellent, and the program really highlighted their skill

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great experience

    by Romolo on 2022-07-01National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts - Ottawa

    Singer was good Brass section very incisive! The pianist and the saxophone great the orchestra was in excellent form! Really appreciated the concert

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Great and different style

    by Ziba on 2022-07-01National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts - Ottawa

    Very energetic and interesting concert I had ever seen.

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    Dissappointing

    by Rob on 2022-07-01National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts - Ottawa

    Superb musicianship - dismal repertoire. Could not discern a single melody. Percussionist was off, tenor sax was disinterested and hardly played. Esperanza was engaged - not sure why. The cuban conductor was the star of the show.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    A Pleasant Surprise Would Be An Understatement!!

    by AmenForAnthony on 2015-06-24Burton Cummings Theatre - Winnipeg

    When the concert was first announced I didn't know much about Ms. Esperanza Spalding. I remember watching the Grammys the year that she won her first award and made a mental note to check out her music. Once I heard that she would be headlining the festival I made it a point to go see her live. In the months leading up to the show I listened to all four of her albums which only made me more excited to see her live. Plus she is just gorgeous. I had memorized a few lyrics here and there and was ready to sing along all night. What I witnessed was something completely different but even more amazing than I could ever imagine. From the moment she crept on stage in her neon Adidas I was captivated. What I thought would be a somewhat low key Jazz show became an effervescent Rock experience. Esperanza's energy, showmanship, creativity and beauty kept me nodding my head, snapping my fingers, smiling and clapping all night. The only downside was that the show had to end. I've been two quite a few concerts throughout my lifetime and this one is definitely one of the best. I look forward to seeing Ms. Spalding again in the future, hopefully sooner than later.

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    Where's the Jazz Esperanza!

    by C53M on 2015-06-24Burton Cummings Theatre - Winnipeg

    Esperanza's show was a little disappointing. She is an exceptionally talented musician; however the actual show lacked substance and reminded me of a musical put on by high school students. It was difficult to hear her voice because the music was louder than her voice. And I am not sure what the exact genre of music she played..Metal, Rock? Certainly not Jazz.