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This is is! I'm putting a wrap on 2016 music... Here's are my faves from the year #5 #CorinneBaileyRae (@corinnebaileyrae) #TheHeartSpeaksInWhispers #THSIW #4 #Beyonce (@Beyonce) #Lemonade #3 #EsperanzaSpalding (@esperanzaspalding) #EmilysDPlusEvolution #2 #AllenStone (@allenstone) #RadiusDeluxe #1 #AmosLee (@Am0sLee) #Spirit

#MusicNerdFamily #Music #TopFives #MyFaves Esperanza Spalding - Emily's D+Evolution She's the reason why I love jazz. The album only strengthens that love. That's really all I have to say. #EsperanzaSpalding @esperanzaspalding #EmilysDPlusEvolution

#MusicNerdFamily #Music #TopFives #BestAlbumOfTheYear Esperanza Spalding - Emily's D+Evolution Esperanza Spalding has become the revolutionary that jazz has needed for decades. She is the intelligent, talented, crafty, passionate leader of her genre and it shows in her music. "Emily's D+Evolution" is a mystifyingly detailed album full of self discovery, intellect and sweet, delicious bass. It's the album that I would be hesitant about giving to just anybody, though. It's not for everybody. It's deep, intellectual, thought provoking experience that won't vibe with everybody. But if you're reading this, it will probably vibe with you. Also, I highly recommend the deluxe edition. Highly... #EsperanzaSpalding (@esperanzaspalding) #EmilysDPlusEvolution

Made this wonderful collage to memorialize my concert experience with @esperanzaspalding at @stateofithaca last month. (It hangs in the music office in my apartment.) I was lucky enough to snag one of the hats her singers were wearing! #esperanzaspalding #collage #decorating #jazz #rock #uprightbass #bassguitar #electricbass #emilysdplusevolution #devolution #evolution #professionalband #ithaca #concerts

The last time I saw Esperanza Spalding perform, she was in my hometown of Schenectady, NY, on a tiny outdoor stage called Music Haven. She had just released her self-titled album, and DayShawn Mojica told me that I HAD to check this woman out. So I went with my band mates and friends, and I could not have been more blown away by the trio of musicians I saw. The most talented star to which Schenectady had even borne witness (even if no one really knew at the time the heights she would reach)! Tonight, I was lucky enough to see Esperanza—as Emily—at the State Theatre in Ithaca, eight years after I first saw her perform. Let me tell you, if you get a chance to see this tour, please take it, buy tickets! It’s inspiring, engaging, thought-provoking, and FUN! I was lucky enough to score this hat from one of the backup singers (although “backup” doesn’t begin to describe what they do; they’re integral to this music and they’re stars in their own right). Esperanza is a genius, no doubt about it. #esparanzaspalding #emilysdplusevolution #jazz #ithaca #bass #funk #rock #genius #tour #livemusic (at State Theatre of Ithaca)

#EsperanzaSpalding #Emily #EmilysDPlusEvolution This is one of my favorite albums this year! I have two digital copies of this album that I'm giving away! Like this pic and I'll message two people with the code by tomorrow night. #MusicNerds #MusicNerdFamily

Funk the fear, live your life! #EsperanzaSpalding @esperanzaspalding #EmilysDPlusEvolution @CenterStageATL

#TenYearsAgoToday @esperanzaspalding (@espespalding) released Junjo! Her debut album. It was the beginning of an incredible musical journey that has brought us to Emily's D+Evolution. Be sure to check out this album and her entire body of work. Also check out her tour. Her music is as powerful as they come in this generation. #Junjo #EsperanzaSpalding #EmilysDPlusEvolution #MusicNerds #MusicNerdFamily