Esperanza Spalding - Midnight Sun (Bing Lounge)

August 23, 2011 - Esperanza Spalding with "Midnight Sun" in the Bing Lounge, presented by Dick Hannah Dealerships. 101.9 KINK.FM. Portland, OR

Music by Lionel Hampton and Sonny Burke, Lyrics by Johnny Mercer.

[Ahaetulla]

this is tight. her voice suits this song in a way I haven't heard before.

[beforeourveryeyes]

a real, non-robot Being sharing her joy. Thank you.

[AppplleGirll]

Totally incredible, the concentration and sense of responsibility to her gift!!

[markwells]

Unbelievable talent. oh to be able to split my brain like that and be able to sing such difficult intervals with pinpoint accuracy while shredding on the bass.... oof. Hats off to you!!!!

[feettall]

I don't know what's more amazing, her voice or her playing.

[mickyalberta]

Amazing! Stunning! Incredible! And yet I heard her do it.

[rebeccaz]

what a fantastically beautiful song by an equally amazing artist! yummmm.👌💙🔥

[JVTeragarden]

Wow, now I know what people are talking about, she's not just "jazzy" on the surface, but the real thing!

[mjcouceiro]

"...it's a song that goes on and on and on..." She said!
But where is it? ehehehhehehe!!! She just turns everything around!
This is a fantastic rendition!

[clemencematthey]

fabulous !! dream like !! thank you so much Esperanza :-)

[AbisolaDamilola]

This is the most diamond thing I’ve ever found but I will always find diamonds by her 🥵♥️😢😔🥰

[gentleeyes]

Love this song and this artist.  Never thought this song could sound new to me in a good way, but here it is!

[valenciafouther]

NICE HEAD EXCELLENT TALENT....KEEPN UP THE GOOD WORK ESPERANZA

[ichbinvegetarische]

She's on a short list of bassists who sing and play simultaneously.

[jazzrandall]

I love her musical mind .. just play baby ;)

[poetcomic]

The bass guides the singer in a jazz quartet - how strangely erotic when the bass and the singer are one.

[jeffcraven]

Love Esperanza's version, but for another treat check out Sarah Vaughan doing this tune.