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Alive at the Village Vanguard

Esperanza Spalding · 2023

67 min · 8 tracks · funk · jazz · soul

A vibrant blend of jazz improvisation and soulful melodies, captured live in an iconic setting.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic exploration throughout
  • ideal for intimate listening settings
  • live performance atmosphere captured
  • engaging improvisation with depth

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefers quick, catchy tracks
  • seeks high-energy party vibes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 6, 2023, 'Alive at the Village Vanguard' marks Esperanza Spalding's return to the live album format after her genre-defying works like '12 Little Spells' (2018). This album showcases her evolving artistry as she seamlessly combines her virtuosic bass skills with heartfelt vocals in a celebrated New York City venue.
Stylistic neighbors
Robert Glasper· Hiatus Kaiyote· Snarky Puppy

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 But Not for Me 9:32
  • 2 Dream of Monk 7:36
  • 3 Little Suede Shoes 9:03
  • 4 Girl Talk 12:03
  • 5 Evidence 6:35
  • 6 Some Other Time 8:29
  • 7 Loro 9:37
  • 8 A Wish 4:35

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