Esperanza Spalding
At just 25 years old, bassist/vocalist Esperanza Spalding has a rich history of performing with jazzbo legends Donald Harrison, Joe Lovano and Stanley Clarke. Few people even attempt to front a band and hold down the bass simultaneously, but Spalding has an effortless poise to her bossa beats, her sweetly-tinged vocals hanging above churning grooves that few artists can rival. With a host of upcoming high-profile appearances (Carnegie Hall!), Spalding is slated to conquer the world with just four strings and a set of pipes.

Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa 92626. 714.556.2787. Fri-Sat 7:30 & 9:30pm. $43. ocpac.org.

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