"Esperanza Spalding. Now SHE is already a legend as far as I'm concerned and one of the best bass-players that ever lived. 3 Cds out already and another in the works. She could make it as just a singer if she wanted to. She writes her stuff, produces her own stuff, her bass production values are among the best I've ever heard-"

Spalding is wonderfully engaging. Above and beyond the issue of talent or skill, as an artist she really draws you into her music I think. In a world stuffed full of the same old bleached blond R&B singers in high heels and hot pants, her personal style is really refreshing too.