Nathan East - Playing Stevie Wonder's "Sir Duke"

Nathan East playing Stevie Wonder's smash-hit "Sir Duke" at the TC Booth during NAMM15

[@TSK-py2vy]

Love Nathan. He's always smiling when he plays. Such a talent.

[@alansturgess1324]

Look at his face - here's a man who really loves making music.

[@gooney0]

I noticed that too. He is always smiling. If he ever stopped smiling nobody would ever recognize him.

[@sunnydeyaliofficial]

alan sturgess i dont smile and play but i love music too.i make guitar faces!

[@armelngako8710]

For sure

[@hangkasturi528]

alan sturgess happy for a while..When lonely the problem appears again..

[@IWH8023]

also, plastic surgery

[@benjaminkisakye7199]

He doesn't overplay. I like him

[@N7Sound]

Does overplaying mean showing off or just playing more notes than necessary?

[@benjaminkisakye7199]

@@N7Sound both especially more notes that are unnecessary

[@tinibari456]

To add, it’s when you play too many notes but don’t have any musical justification for those notes, nor the musicality to make those notes sound good.

[@tinibari456]

Pete necessary to what? It’s either good or it isn’t.

[@Awesomethunder16]

The man is playing the melody

[@michaelcheney1555]

I told Nathan once that I owed him a check for all the chops I stole from him. He said, "Send it to James Jamerson"!

[@stevebrawner9119]

That's awesome! Nathan is truly one of the most humble people in this world.

[@toyotajr]

GOAT!!!!

[@thomaspick4123]

Michael Cheney Though I used to enjoy Jameson, flawed man = alcoholic, and the Ampeg B15 plexi flip top bass amp, it was woofy. Today’s modern bass amps have a treble horn which gives much more definition. Also many features like line out, head phone jack, built in tuner. Though Nathan East has some humility, which Our Lord loves, Nathan is wonderful. It is nice to pay tribute to Trail Blazers who went before us, but the instrument has progressed a lot since Motown. Nathan is one of the best, let us enjoy his music and happy vibe.

[@garylane3569]

cool reply

[@josephanthony392]

James Jamerson is the man! Surely changed how it was done!

[@chummyflex6587]

He made it look so easy. Nathan East is a living legend.

[@KiatHuang]

So joyously skillful. And he tried really hard to get the crowd into what he is doing, but they meekly listen. He deserves more reaction during the song!

[@consulentecomunicazionestr3072]

Agree

[@dylanemmanuel8915]

Would you like them to rip their clothes off, throw their panties at him in the middle of an expo?

[@oliverfels7771]

There are bass players and then there is Nathan East. Simply wonderful.

[@radinsyah1574]

He’s forever smiling happy while playing. Now that’s a man who loves what he does.

[@SongmanKK]

Never seen someone so happy playing a bass, and doing it tastefully well btw

[@TroyQwert]

Check Ellen Alaverdian, she's 9 or 10 now ))) She's a bassist.

[@user-wi6kx3kz2n]

He is simply one of the best bass players ever!!

[@aradubyah2213]

Great work, I love how he helped the girl in Equalizer,😉

[@smokanmiraz6942]

He sings, plays bass, speaks fluent Russian, and is a cold-blooded killing machine. And he does DIY. What's not to like? Killed a Russian mafioso after this clip with just his bare hands and his fat B string. Blyat!

[@SimonBrisbane]

Yeah I didn’t know Denzel played bass so well! 😉😉

[@setyowibowo]

I always love Nate’s playing. Thats how you play music. True legend.

[@metalcavy33]

Dudes a beast. Plus he plays with anyone anywhere. Versatile player.

[@musiclove4887]

But slap bass ??

[@ebaba20]

Wow! I absolutely love those modulations ! Thank you sir

[@smjstevens]

Ive never in my life heard something that had wow moments for literally everyone, at any and all levels of musical understanding. This is a Wired "explain music in all levels at once" video.

[@msh6865]

Real pro right there. Top of the bass player food chain.

[@MM-vs2et]

He eats prog metal bassists for breakfast, and jazz cats for dinner.

[@dustinmcfarland2441]

I agree, I believe Nathan East and Victor Wooten are the best bass players.

[@magaman49]

@@dustinmcfarland2441 Yeah, Victor is my man

[@turdfurgeson675]

MSH68 les claypool is better

[@galenfrazer8541]

@@dustinmcfarland2441 yeah it's close between those two

[@songsfromspringcreekave821]

One of my favorite musician's of all time. Nathan is a living legend.

[@miguelalfoya2031]

The Joy of playing is what I like about him... You can see he loves what he's doing... Phenomenal player!

[@larrywhitted7333]

Can't help but be happy listening to this. Toe tapping. Nice job

[@ebaba20]

Beautiful melodies! No complicated runs! Watched this 5 times! Hats off!

[@GazAce]

Oh my God! That was fantastic! He barely looks at his fretboard & so much feel! Nathan East is incredible man just incredible.. 👌

[@maxjbg]

Seeing him play makes me smile

[@robertmcintyre4998]

Nathan is simply phenomenal!

[@Desmondsound]

He’s a fantastic vocalist as well! A true professional

[@avagd6293]

Nathan, y'all have skill that is superb. love your video.

[@livemusicalgarve]

Love this guy, always smiling, postive energy.

[@glendagerdes714]

I could watch and listen to Nathan East all day! He has such joy in him!

[@DELREYGUY]

He is a world class , world famous bass player... His style is amazing. Total respect. Known well among musicians across the industry.. Funny. The audience has no idea who he is.

[@TIMOWHITEBUFFALO]

Gotta see this!!!!!!!!!!!! One of my favorite bassists of all time!!!!!

[@oeldave]

You know he is good when he didn't need to "slap uncontrollably" to impress the audience.

[@whatup917]

Oel Dave Slapping is so obnoxious and overrated.

[@zaks10285]

Oel Dave true, but slapping is fun 😂😂

[@musiclove4887]

I havent really seen him slap anywhere...is he even gd in that technique?? I mean i know we r talking abt nathan east...but honestly i hv not see him slap...

[@frostmusicofficial]

@@whatup917 I don’t think it’s necessarily obnoxious, it’s has its place in funk and other genres, but it is annoying how people will constantly be like “sLaP tHe BaSs”

[@gpudoctor]

​@@frostmusicofficiallike flea...

[@michaelpullen2004]

Even though this has been a few years back no body does it Like MR.NATHAN EAST.... One of my favorite Bass Guitarists!!!😁👏👏🎵🎵🎵😎

[@Arenem88]

Omg what is this!! 😱 those spontaneous modulations, the scatting, the solos. Not to mention his stage presence. the talent is unreal...

[@tomsawyer60]

i love Nathan east. becuz he is very humble and kind musician ever met.

[@mdwayne741]

Very cool! He is killing it...he is having so much fun!

[@malicant123]

It just flows and grooves so naturally.

[@jamesfranke6932]

Beautiful bass playing...love it👍🤗

[@scotty3034]

Four modulations on the breakdown. That was sweet.

[@rvic11]

Yes, fantastic arranging and playing.

[@8sigreg]

It’s from his album “Nathan East” which is definitely worth listening to. Watch the movie about the making of the album. The interviews are great.

[@pillepalle3614]

Mike Patton I counted 3, listened again and 💥 it‘s 4!

[@aquaman7516]

Yoooo....that was craaaazy!!!!👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@jules655]

Yasss!!! ❤️

[@DAVIDCARDWELL1]

I can listen to Nathan East play anytime. Great Musicianship

[@pennpal62]

Love his work on Richard Marx songs. Especially Take This Heart

[@jlr022159]

Nathan is always smiling and loving life... and he plays so fantastic too!

[@jamiepastman5594]

Virtuoso playing that is always supportive, never about itself. That is the pinnacle of musicianship, and explains why Mr East is one the most successful bassists of all time. What musician wouldn't want Nathan in their band?

[@bigkozlov]

Wow. That was unexpected. Clicked on this randomly ... and now I'm watching the most talented bass player I've seen. Awesome job!

[@RyanJHaiqal]

This is just full of love...play with passion ,love u sir 🤘

[@guilbertbabcock6500]

Wow Nathan looking great, sounding great. Thank you.

[@superswiftest]

I had the pleasure to meet Nathan when he was in singapore with Eric Clapton's band , brought him to the yamaha show room where he signed his autograph for me , wonderful and humble fellow !!

[@rizaldiilman]

Really enjoy his music..

[@daviddavisproject]

Nathan BEAST!

[@MegaSyntec]

A world class musician. Great video . Thanks.

[@JOE_STARK]

Some thirty people watching him live without realizing the honor it is to see him live and almost one million eight hundred thousand that at least we have taken advantage of the moment of seeing him on KZbin!

[@RubnerFamily]

Nathan East is a top 5 bass player. No question.

[@danielseptember2287]

This guy is good

[@gfunkk]

don't forget Nathan Watts who has been Stevie's bassist since his classic period and played this originally.

[@musiclove4887]

But i hv not seen him play slap technique...

[@risharddaniels1762]

@@musiclove4887 That’s probably a plus. Every bassist nowadays plays slap bass, he doesn’t need the technique to make up for a lack of skill cuz he got that.

[@TheSolidheroes]

Saw him live with fourplay in the Netherlands an out of this world- musician.

[@anthonymcneill55]

Love the Rosary Beads...I met you in London at the Elvis Tribute ...God Bless your work and family. Fr. A. Mc

[@mjm5081]

There's so much joy in Stevie's music:)

[@rushbuzzy]

So damned talented. I love watching him play with Clapton at the Crossroads Festival

[@Rafabassmusic]

Toca com tranqüilidade sou fã desse mestre 👏👏👏👏

[@fabiosg351]

The greatest Nathan East & Stieve Wonder. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🎼🎼🎼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Salutes from Brazil!!!🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@danny3588]

Increíble Nathan.... gracias por tanta música mágica!!...desde Argentina!..🇦🇷

[@joeytruelove]

I just love the look of Russel Gray's face in the background. Most people at NAMM have a sense for music, I'm sure, but Russel knows talent when he sees it and wouldn't have the taste to hide it.

[@thebionicbassplayer]

This is a great showcase of his virtuosity!

[@jamesharris9029]

One of the very best and such a great bloke. Love him.

[@jwwwoorkk143]

YOU CAN FEEL IT ALL OVERRRRR!! Get it Nathan!!! Wonderful interpretation, extraordinary execution :]]]

[@estercastro3280]

The best 🎶🎵🎸🎸🎸👏👏👏😍👌Nathan East 😉😍😍😍😍

[@bonusduckmann9997]

Nathan is THE man when it comes to bass playing

[@PascalAbida]

Enorme Nathan East !!! Un virtuose hors pair. Merci pour ce grand moment de musique.

[@malumbongwira6741]

Eeee!!!! This took me by surprise. Just amazing 🫡🫡🫡

[@RitchieRosson]

Crazy when he plays the big jazz riff and doesn’t even look. I love his joy when playing! Brilliant.

[@jacktripper67]

This guy is fucking amazing!!! True talent and showmanship...

[@tm9141]

When the feeling kicks in, he starts to sing, that's awesome!

[@RanzatoFlaminio]

I can't realize how can you dislike this...

[@charlescrisp2814]

one of the greatest bass players ever

[@seyoumalemseged8901]

Nice music stive wonder song. Great bass player thanks

[@immelvan6529]

Awesome. Thank you Mr. East.

[@ninajohnson2295]

Young man. You got the groove, sounds great. Keep it up. I can tell it's your passion.

[@lukasjacobi1147]

Nathan East, what a relaxed version .... Nice style'n clothing by the way. That's what a bassist is, just cooooool :-)

[@markesertalkink8723]

Nathan is playing LEAD on BASS. Incredible!

[@paulanderson79]

Stu Hamm was another exponent of this approach.

[@carlosfigueroa790]

Greetings from Central America! Guatemala City! Bass Wonder!!

[@medappa1000]

Absolutely Brilliant!

[@GuitarlosCarlos]

KNOWLEDGE SKILL SOUL FACILITATION ARTICULATION NATHAN EAST CAN PLAY I'VE ALWAYS ENJOYED HIS APPROACH TO HIS MUSIC SO MUCH TO APPRECIATE CARLOS GUITARLOS 90042

[@RayAndre]

I love that modulation at 0:08

[@nezkeys79]

Andre Osorio yeah i was like wtf awesome reharm

[@rtanidean4931]

Nathan is easily one of the greatest bassists / musicians ever! Wow!

[@genobourn7423]

Legend...FourPlay....Studio Musician....and hundred's of Star's writer, Producer, ETC

[@Patmosentertainment]

There should be a Stevie Wonder Con. A place where new music gear gets tested against his all time classics.

[@Minnevan]

Patmosentertainment the only song allowed at the convention is Sir Duke

[@Ajauniew]

@@Minnevan uhh contusion, do i do…?

[@eka721983]

One of the best Sesion Bassist in this universe

[@edgar65able]

Humble and expectacular musician ,what a talent !!!!!

[@WDXash]

Absolutely phenomenal 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@emishmusic]

Denzel Washington playing the Bass

[@reddzjagulus756]

Fax that’s what I thought

[@jonsnus2364]

amazing musician you can tell he loves what he is doing. Its really nice to see Sad for the clueless audience

[@edgar65able]

What a privilege it is to see this man playing the bass

[@uiliamoliveira6348]

That was really dope! What a groove! Killer Bass player.

[@johnmiller9219]

1:20 Chumlee back there mesmerized

[@fw1421]

Nathan is a great bass player! He played with Eric Clapton’s band for years.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@pihermoso11]

and michael jackson too... and in recent years with TOTO

[@gooney0]

I saw Clapton over 20 years ago and noticed Nathan's playing then.

[@lastreagandemocrat]

And Joe Satriani, as well.

[@TroyQwert]

Natan is from Fourplay.

[@TheWaynos73]

His bassline on Bad Love is supreme

[@milkshakedroid]

August 2019, Thnx KZbin to bring me here

[@miguelangelalpontemuchaypi893]

Nathan es uno de los mejores bajistas que he escuchado además, canta y hace arreglos increíbles como este. Genial!!!

[@mpaulozzi]

Genial!!!

[@bassman51able]

Love the tone of that bass. Wow! Nathan is just a great bass player. Run for bass players president he got my vote Lol! But true.

[@bassman51able]

@@petersenior8735 LOL! Victor is my bass mentor LOL he don't know it lol. but l Agree with you they both are great bass players .thanks for your comment.

[@guglielmomazzon485]

What bass is it?

[@bassman51able]

@@guglielmomazzon485 The bass he playing is his custom signature BBN2 5string. all his basses are Wow! 2,800 plus new lol.

[@musiclove4887]

But he doesnt slap...

[@carlosnagy]

Nathan, one le my bass player heroes.!!

[@greatvanzini]

Fascinating. I would have loved a Q & A afterwards. Even for a couple of minutes. Guys good!

[@v.p.6593]

the arrangements and the backing track are incredible. 2:36

[@gpudoctor]

Indeed, I keep coming back just for the instrumental part.

[@pascworld8498]

VERY GOOD 👌

[@Naesman1167]

Genuine nice person.Met him briefly in Philadelphia years ago on my way to lunch downtown. Recognized him as he was hanging out. I believe he was in town with Eric Clapton and had family in the area as well. I was delighted to have a moment with this musicians muscian...

[@Mudge07]

Aww we came to here to stare at shiny new musical hardware and this guy starts playing - he melts them!