A Wide Open Jazz Field for the 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards

In case you didn't get a chance to read the first blog post that I wrote for GRAMMY.com, here it is in its entirety:

There is palatable excitement within the jazz community and beyond. Why? The multitalented bassist and vocalist Esperanza Spalding has been nominated for Best New Artist. Spalding continues to captivate music lovers throughout the world with her vivaciousness. It would be a pleasant surprise if she pulls off a win in a category that includes the ubiquitous Justin Bieber, rapper Drake, British indie rock sensation Florence & The Machine, and English folk/rock group Mumford & Sons.

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