Released 64 years ago this September
The Jazz Soul of Little Stevie
Stevie Wonder · 1962
29 min · 9 tracks · funk · jazz · R&B
A vibrant blend of jazz and soul that showcases Stevie Wonder's youthful exuberance and musical versatility.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- vibrant energy for lively gatherings
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- playful rhythms that invite movement
- head-nodding grooves with spontaneity
Maybe skip if you want
- long, drawn-out listening experiences
- slow, contemplative background music
Where this album fits
- Themes
- child prodigy talent· live performance energy· jazz-infused soul
- Career context
- Released in September 1962, this album marks Stevie Wonder's first full-length project following his hit single 'Fingertips'. At just 12 years old, he was already a rising star, transitioning from the Motown child prodigy to a serious artist exploring complex musical themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Marvin Gaye· Prince· Curtis Mayfield
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music by Ray Charles — Merges jazz, blues, and soul with a vibrant energy and emotional depth reflective of youthful exploration.Takin' Off by Herbie Hancock — Features a lively blend of jazz and soul, showcasing youthful exuberance and musical versatility.Little Girl Blue by Nina Simone — Combines jazz-infused soul with rich emotional narratives, echoing themes of talent and live performance energy.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Fingertips 3:00
- 2 The Square 3:03
- 3 Soul Bongo 2:20
- 4 Manhattan at Six 3:47
- 5 Paulsby 2:47
- 6 Some Other Time 5:11
- 7 Wondering 2:51
- 8 Session Number 112 3:18
- 9 Bam 3:34
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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