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.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- vibrant energy for lively gatherings short tracks for quick enjoyment playful rhythms that invite movement
- 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.
- If you like
- funk, jazz, R&B
The Jazz Soul of Little Stevie is an album by Stevie Wonder, released in 1962. A vibrant blend of jazz and soul that showcases Stevie Wonder's youthful exuberance and musical versatility. The album features the hit 'Fingertips', which topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making Wonder the youngest artist to achieve this milestone. Its blend of jazz elements within the pop and R&B formats helped pave the way for future artists to experiment with genre fusions in mainstream music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Jazz Soul of Little Stevie sound like?
A vibrant blend of jazz and soul that showcases Stevie Wonder's youthful exuberance and musical versatility. Rooted in funk and jazz.
What makes The Jazz Soul of Little Stevie by Stevie Wonder notable?
The album features the hit 'Fingertips', which topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making Wonder the youngest artist to achieve this milestone. Its blend of jazz elements within the pop and R&B formats helped pave the way for future artists to experiment with genre fusions in mainstream music. 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.
Who is The Jazz Soul of Little Stevie for?
The Jazz Soul of Little Stevie works well if you're into vibrant energy for lively gatherings, short tracks for quick enjoyment and playful rhythms that invite movement.
How many songs are on The Jazz Soul of Little Stevie?
The Jazz Soul of Little Stevie has 9 tracks, running approximately 29 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Fingertips Standout 3:00
- 2 The Square 3:03
- 3 Soul Bongo Standout 2:20
- 4 Manhattan at Six 3:47
- 5 Paulsby 2:47
- 6 Some Other Time Standout 5:11
- 7 Wondering 2:51
- 8 Session Number 112 3:18
- 9 Bam 3:34
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