Singer Esperanza Spalding performed a tear-jerking rendition of “What a Wonderful World” as the tribute to those who have past away, including Whitney Houston, Steve Jobs and Elizabeth Taylor. In a night of few surprises, the other top Oscars
By Maura Judkis This year's Oscar “In Memoriam” tribute to stars who had died — including Whitney Houston, Sidney Lumet and Elizabeth Taylor — was presented to the sound of a Grammy-winning yet still under the radar star: Esperanza Spalding.
by Jozen Cummings, NY | February 24, 2012 4:20 EST All eyes were on Esperanza Spalding at yesterday's (Feb. 23) NYC listening session of her album, "Radio Music Society," although the musician herself was not in attendance.
