Meeting Two Great Women in One Day

"We have to keep a sense of humility in terms of how we make mistakes". " Esperanza Spalding

I went to Esperanza Spalding's Manila concert in Sofitel Philippines last Saturday. I tell you now, she may not be as bigger as Britney Spears in terms of popularity but this woman rocks the jazz world. Her talent, immeasurable. Her humility, priceless. 

Before the concert, Ms. Spalding held a brass clinic and masterclass, since she's the youngest professor in Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, she graciously gave us time to teach us, give her insights about her music and ask her questions about her discipline in 7 Picados(A very very posh and expensive bar inside the hotel.) And that was the moment I was officially star-strucked! haha! Siyempre, I didn't waste an opportunity not to ask a question to her. There were two microphones placed in opposite sides. I sat just a few meters away were Ms. Spalding gave her insights and views. She's so cool, composed and fun. Sabi niya "when you play, you need to give the audience the mental preparation first. It's really important. Y'know whatamsayin'?"

The whole experience with Ms. Spalding is unforgettable. This was also my first time to bought a ticket and watch an international jazz artist perform live. Marami ng dumating dito na international artists, but I am more driven to see her. 

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My morning and in betweens belonged to a loving friend of mine who needed an ear to listen, arms to hug & pat while her whole world's crushing from within. While I listen to her despair and sadness, I ask in me: "This is a woman who's got most of everything in life and have been a good person to all and yet still, experiencing heart aches and accused of so much. Why?" 

I've seen her in her worst yet and I've seen her at her best as well. These made her one beautiful human being to be adored at.

Five words for you, my friend: I'll just be right here. 

Hayaan mo na muna siya. Live; even if it's hard, just live your life.