Andrew Bird is an internationally acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, whistler and songwriter, who picked up his first violin at the age of four and spent his formative years soaking up classical repertoire entirely by ear. Esperanza Spalding has emerged as a fine jazz bassist, but has also distinguished herself playing blues, funk, hip-hop, pop fusion, and Brazilian and Afro-Cuban styles as well.
After two years without an in-person festival (last year's asian festivities were virtual), the Cleveland Asian Festival returned to a live gathering.…