The origins of early soul instrumental music, where you can hear the seeds of genius.
An early instrumental work by Stevie Wonder. Recorded as a boy, his organ and harmonica playing already hints at his future musical talent.
"Jazz Soul of Little Stevie" is a documentary work that showcases Stevie Wonder's astonishing precocity. His organ and harmonica playing, performed by a man in his early teens, is lush and vibrant, freely moving between elements of jazz and soul. His sense of rhythm and melody was already extraordinary, and the foundation of his later musicality is evident here. This rare album directly conveys the energy of his youth, blending pure passion for performance with pure expression.
