Actor

Esperanza Spalding

October 18, 1984 · Portland, Oregon U.S.

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).

Notable work

6.9
Marvel's Luke Cage (2016)
as Esperanza Spalding
6.3
Roman J. Israel, Esq. (2017)
as Coalition Activist #1

Often works with

Herbie Hancock
2 titles together
Miles Ahead, The Girls in the Band

Full filmography · 5

esperanza spalding: Homage to Wayne Shorter @ Bielska Zadymka Jazzowa 2023
cast
2023
Roman J. Israel, Esq.
as Coalition Activist #1
20176.3
Miles Ahead
as Live Concert Band
20166.4
The Girls in the Band
cast
2011