Chamber Music Society

Description

Centuries ago, long before the advent of radio or recording technology, chamber music was the music for the masses the music in which people from nearly every segment of society could find meaning and relevance. A decade into the 21st century, Esperanza Spalding the bassist, vocalist and composer who first appeared on the jazz scene in 2008 takes a contemporary approach tot his once universal form of entertainment with Chamber Music Society. Backed by drummer Terri Lyne Carrington and pianist Leo Genovese and inspired by the classical training of her younger years Esperanza creates a modern chamber music group that combines the spontaneity and intrigue of improvisation with sweet and angular string trio arrangements. The result is a sound that weaves the innovative elements of jazz, folk and world music into the enduring foundations of classical music.

53rd Annual Grammy Awards
Best New Artist