The artists were appointed for the “Best Jazz Vocal Album” award, but they lost with Samara Joy
The singer Esperanza Spaldingappointed for Best vocal jazz album From Grammy next to Milton NettingHe criticized the prize for denied a place at the ceremony to the Brazilian singer. “So Milton was unable to sit on the tables for this year’s ceremony. I didn’t like it,” wrote the jazz singer on his profile Instagram In the early hours of this Monday, 3.
The two artists contested the statuette for their work together on the album Milton + Esperanza. However, they were defeated by Samara JoyDisc head Portrait. In the post, the singer explained that she is not angry for the defeat, but for the lack of respect shown by the prize.
“I am angry because this living legend was not considered important enough to sit among the main artists or how you want to organize the tables of the main plan,” he said. For protest, Esperanza brought a great photo of Milton to the event. On paper, read: “This living legend should be sitting here!” During the broadcast, it was possible to see the Esperanza poster on countless occasions.
The event took place in Los Angeles, the United States, Arena Crypto.com. Milton, who is 82 years old, moved to the Californian city to accompany the prize. He, who retired from the stage in 2022, confessed to The New York Times That this must have been your latest album.
Milton + Esperanza It was released in August 2024 by the American label Concord Music Group. The album has 16 tracks, some are known songs from Milton’s repertoire, such as Wharfhis collaboration with Ronaldo Bastos e Hillrecorded with the participation of the EURO preto orchestra. The Brazilian guitarist Guinga participates in the track SauceHis composition with Paulo César Pinheiro.
Among the international guests are the British singer Lianne La Havas, in Talk to the barand the American Diane Reeves in Song of the earthMichael Jackson’s song. Paul Simon participates in the track A wind passedMade by Milton and Marcio Borges in honor of the American musician, who sings him in Portuguese. The Beatles, one of Milton’s great references, are represented in A day in life.
Source: Terra
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