Esperanza Spalding
Born: 1984-10-18 in Portland, Oregon U.S.
Known For: Acting
Biography
Esperanza Emily Spalding (born October 18, 1984) is an American bassist, singer, songwriter, and composer. Her accolades include five Grammy Awards, a Boston Music Award, a Soul Train Music Award, and two honorary doctorates from Berklee College of Music and the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts).
Filmography
2018
- Mister Rogers: It's You I Like as Self
2017
- Roman J. Israel, Esq. as Coalition Activist #1
- Love Beats Rhymes as Herself
2016
- Marvel's Luke Cage as Esperanza Spalding
- Soundbreaking as Self
- Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall as Self
- Miles Ahead as Live Concert Band
2015
- Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band as Self - Performer
- NOVA: The Great Math Mystery as Self
2012
- Esperanza Spalding: Radio Music Society as Herself
- History of Jazz: Oxygen for the Ears as Self
2009
- Skavlan as Self - Guest
1975
- Austin City Limits as Self