Spalding performing in 2012 Background information Birth name Esperanza Emily Spalding Born ( 1984-10-18) October 18, 1984 (age 33),, United States Genres,,,, Occupation(s) Musician, composer, educator, bandleader Instruments Double bass, bass guitar, vocals Years active 2000–present Labels Associated acts,, Website Esperanza Emily Spalding (born October 18, 1984) is an American bassist and singer. Spalding was raised in, and was a musical, playing violin in the Chamber Music Society of Oregon at five years old.
She was later both self-taught and -trained on a number of instruments, including guitar and bass. Her proficiency earned her scholarships to and the.