I fear that I won't get better and that I won't have time to practice. To be called a "jazz musician" - it's a big responsibility.
Esperanza SpaldingYou don't have to be fearless to do anything, you can be scared out of your mind.
Esperanza SpaldingWhat I'm identifying with is the vision or the idea - whatever was the little nugget that started it.
Esperanza SpaldingThe music that I make is pretty sincere; it's from my heart and I love it, and what just happened is more people have started to connect with my heart, and I haven't followed some kind of marketing scheme.
Esperanza Spalding