CD Reviews

Esperanza Spalding

Esperanza – Self Titled
Drums: Otis Brown, Horacio Hernandez
Percussion: Jamey Haddad

Bassist virtuoso Esperanza Spalding really shows a developed sense of taste and harmonic texture. At age 20, after graduating from Berklee College of Music, Esperanza became the youngest instructor to join the faculty of the prestigious music school. But enough about bass, let’s get to the drummers. Otis Brown and Horacio Hernandez work the trap kit through this medley of jazz, smooth jazz, fusion, funk and latin inspired tunes. Jamey Haddad accompanies with tasty rhythmic colors every so often displaying the virtuosity that has made him a legend. Although not featured on this album, Jamey is also a monster on the drum set. Killer CD! A must have for any drummer studying finesse and subtle rhythmic texturing.