Stevie Wonder surprises Nathan East at Namm 2020!

Nathan East was performing Stevie Wonder’s “Sir Duke” at Namm 2020 and Stevie himself suddenly surprisingly appeared to take it in!

[@levistoner]

When your bass face is a permanent smile you know you’re doing what you love. Consummate performer right there.

[@june061746]

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[@believeinjesus6972]

Repent to Jesus Christ “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭3:23-24‬ ‭NIV‬‬ M

[@daveken9936]

@@believeinjesus6972 Why do you God perverts always seem to show up . There is no god there is no jesus you live in a fantasy land knock it off grow the hell up

[@129jaystreet]

No sax player could do that.

[@kidrobot.]

yeah, when i slaughter animals i have a permanent smile on my face as well. i love doing it.

[@foamige]

Playing an instrument at virtuoso level while holding a full on conversation with the composer is not an easy task. This man has levels of skill that very few humans have ever possessed.

[@doc2398]

You're sorta right, but not really. When you play such an instrument at virtuoso level, carrying on a full conversation with the composer is a breeze. Muscle memory takes care of the instrument at such a point.

[@foamige]

@@doc2398 good point. I’m more just blown away by the skill of being able to carry on playing while thinking about another task. I can’t fathom that level of coordination lol

[@joeking433]

Yeah, I couldn't do it if I practiced for years and didn't have any distractions. It's an inborn talent.

[@PhilRushworth]

I can't even talk and play, let alone talk with Stevie Wonder...

[@foamige]

@@PhilRushworth I’m a horn player so definitely can’t talk and play lol :)

[@boogiedownforever]

I cant imagine being so talented that I could play an instrument and have a conversation at the same time with Stevie Wonder.

[@gallitoonbass4243]

I can't talk and play bass at the same time. I find it crazy when I see bassist like Geddy Lee and Les Claypool singing and playing complicated bass lines

[@guitaristchris]

Playing with a huge smile on his face. Nathan has so much love for music and is so happy in his prime. What a bass line aswel

[@believeinjesus6972]

Repent to Jesus Christ “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭3:23-24‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Ju

[@zebuloncarpenter58]

East is just having a casual conversation with one of the musical giants of the 20th century while absolutely killing the groove. No big deal.

[@rebelwithoutaclue7667]

More like 2 musical geniuses just having a chat. Nathan is incredibly underrated as a musician; he's really humble but the fact is that he's been involved with so much great music that it's bonkers

[@matthewvincent8971]

Nathan and Stevie go way back. They've performed on each other's albums.

[@zebcalhoun9752]

Fellow zebulon I salute you

[@AutistiCabron]

Toto only works with the best and they were blessed to have him from 2010-2014

[@petermcnallt12pm]

Love how stevie is 'blind' but walks right to him, knows who itis without any assistance etc...just like he was able to see the writing on the wall...

[@charlesdahmital8095]

Stevie must be some kind of Genie. If you play his music prodigiously well he will just appear.

[@matthewroreilly]

Biggie smalls Biggie smalls Biggie smalls

[@spydaman2022]

Charles Dahmital Oh my God I was thinking the same what a coincidence that he was there

[@stevenpaulwerth]

Matthew O'Reilly did it work

[@musa2775]

@@spydaman2022 This guy started playing this because he knew Stevie was there.

[@drewper73]

It’s his version of the Batman signal.

[@bazurk_dot_com]

Thank you Stevie, for years of wonderful entertainment. Appreciate this man while he still with us. He is a national treasure.

[@marleyjanim5033]

1/2 a century

[@m0llzd0llzz]

stevie is immortal and you can’t convince me otherwise

[@DogSerious]

@@m0llzd0llzz Maybe, but Stevie was still glad to see him!

[@PlanetRockJesus]

I love how Nathan is always smiling. He brings joy to any band!

[@uwekamrad1428]

The spirit of 'Easy Lover'

[@AshRavens]

Nevermind me, I'm just casually playing this awesome funky baseline perfectly while talking to a legend and smiling - Nathan East

[@ArdyantoMangesa]

Baseline?

[@AshRavens]

@@ArdyantoMangesa autocorrect. But now we all know that you know the correct spelling of bassline. 👏👏👏

[@calmic75]

Stevie could have said the same thing about Nathan

[@ppzzeedd]

Nathan himself is also a legend

[@GravyHucker]

I can't even sing when I am playing, he's just having a conversation...

[@yared8771]

Nathan smiles constantly even at home while practicing

[@Noyaka]

I was searching this comment

[@steensuder115]

That's how you learn it... practice

[@MGM1105]

A person that always smiles is genuinely a cool person.

[@KateBates22zabu]

The Sir Duke is definitely smile inducing music! Play on Mr. Nathan, we love to hear you🥰

[@littlet-rex8839]

That's beyond talent, beyond genius for that matter , just amazing , thoroughly enjoyed this video 😎

[@demofactory]

I love how Nathan E. can stand there holding a conversation with Steve Wonder... and not miss a single note!!!!!! That song is milestone for any advanced bass player. Nathan casually plays it like he owns it!!!!!!! Total pro in every sense of the word!!!!

[@DanSmith-cb5vj]

Definatly a professional. Able to play flawlessly while someone is talking to him. Listening and laughing and plays on . Bravo!

[@tricktaylor1983]

hes playing over a track.

[@SaintFredrocks]

@@tricktaylor1983 yes he is, and he didn't miss a beat.

[@VVVLF]

While Stevie Wonder is talking to him* the fact he played stevies song without getting nervous is impressive as hell.

[@BarrySmoother]

Playing and talking becomes as easy as walking and talking. It becomes muscles memory. It isn't that difficult once you can play without having to think about anything. It's actually harder to sing whilst playing.

[@andreacolella8115]

He speaks with Stevie in such a natural way while he's playing all the notes of the pattern...not of this earth!

[@predpalina]

Yeah. Seeing Stevie would have lost my concentration in playing guitar. Whilst, talking to him will lose my thoughts of what I've been doing! What a multi-tasker!😘

[@notinterested8452]

Very down to earth.

[@Jimmy-hf8fz]

I've just googled him and he has played with Stevie Wonder so that's why he is acting so natural.

[@andreacolella8115]

@@Jimmy-hf8fz you should see a live (80's) with Al Jarreau, where he played a bass line while he was dancing whith a differenti rythm. Marvellous..

[@EMPStudio13]

@@andreacolella8115 please give me the link! I wanna see it!

[@OrganicFaithFactory]

Nathan East is 64 years old! He could pass as 40

[@pestonoodle1]

Bass keeps young

[@TheRuddster95]

@@pestonoodle1 + Black don't crack lol

[@centralscrutinizer66]

Damn!

[@mikecantreed]

What 40 year olds are you hanging out with?

[@neetrab]

Wearing caps can do that to a person.

[@noahholliday9761]

Just chatting while hitting solid on one of the greatest licks of all time! To the man who brought it to us! Songs in the Key of Life is world changing.

[@BRZDR]

I saw that and thought HOW lol

[@asianguy6174]

Nathan looks like such a nice guy. Always smiling. Anybody worth their salt has played with him.

[@KeithCopeland778]

Not only is Nate one of the most recorded bassists in history, but he is also an incredible soloist!

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

and he's always smilin😁

[@KeithCopeland778]

@@truckerkevthepaidtourist For real!

[@bourgeoisbrats]

Indeed. He's an amazing improvisor. Saw him quoting licks from a Larry Carlton solo...as Larry was playing it. Incredible. Jaco could do that, too.

[@larryeisenberg1895]

Having interacted with many "A" list world class musicians over the years, I must say that Nathan East and Bob James were 2 of the most unassuming, no ego, down to earth and friendly folk from that crowd!

[@themusicwriter1]

Most jazz musicians are. Likewise, I got to hang meet the late great Bill Watrous and he spoke to me like he had known me for years. Same thing happened with Cyrus Chestnut, and several others throughout the years.

[@chappahx]

Which is why I absolutely love the band Fourplay!

[@Havanacuba1985]

Oooh love bob James stuff , that album with a football on front

[@crotalusatrox7931]

Bob James is one cool cat.

[@BaldPerspective]

I've worked with "D," "E," & "F" list musicians with worse egos. Just watched a vid about celebrity worship & how so many homies wanna be "famous," & how they can get huge egos from thinking they are better than others because they did such & such. Thank you for your comment!

[@RangyJoe]

Nathan is such a pro. Just a joy to listen and watch him playing bass

[@believeinjesus6972]

Repent to Jesus Christ “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭3:23-24‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Ju

[@RangyJoe]

@@believeinjesus6972 No thanks

[@houseaccount271]

I remember Nathan playing in high school in San Diego. He was awesome even then. His younger brother also played well and I think is\was a musical producer.

[@Phoebedumplings]

If you’ve never heard of Nathan, have a look at his discography, it will blow your socks off! I saw Stevie once in Birmingham in the 1990s, from the opening drum beat the whole audience was in its feet (including thousands of Middle Aged white guys like myself who don’t normally dance in any way shape or form) never witnessed anything like it before or since.

[@Blackdog4818]

He was playing with Eric Clapton about 20 years ago. Yeah, he has been AROUND.

[@juancpgo]

If you can make the shyest guy in the crowd get up and dance because he just can't hold himself back, THAT'S A REAL MUSICIAN. One that makes people transcend themselves. And that's art that cures minds and souls.

[@2007Vallarta]

Was also there, with my younger sister ; should of been my Wife but we had a barney ! Never forget that night, just hope I get a chance to see my idol once more. Stevie, your music is in my soul and my heart.

[@Blackdog4818]

Cool. My brother lives in Long Beach and he went twice. Bought a softshell case from one of the Australian dealers. If there's one in the Midwest, I'll have to check it out.

[@darrylpowell8247]

@@Blackdog4818, Clapton, Madonna,Luther Vandross, Chaka Khan and he has a,Smooth Jazz group FOURPLAY. Yeah, he's been around and certainly earned his spot as a top bassist in the industry.

[@MC-zi9rf]

he NEVER looks at the bass. he ALWAYS smiles when he play. Technique and passion.

[@MrMusic238]

Nathan East is like the Ronaldinho of Bass. Always playing with a smile on his face

[@nicksm7980]

East got great teeth though, lol.

[@A7Xsyngatesfan97]

such smooth playing with AMAZING TONE. This sound is just beautiful.

[@kamaboko1]

Damn, he's killing it on the bass.

[@MrPernell27]

That’s just what the fuck he does! Been doing it for years! The man is a fucking beast

[@jeromesimon8916]

I was 12 when i first heard of him its been 26 years still solid. Some folks are just born with the commitment and love for their craft. Respect!

[@rohanroll]

Stevie: Just passing by... Nathan: Having a casual chat with Stevie while delivering an astounding bass line without missing a single note or a beat. We are in the presence of gods, here...

[@anacletocazar5173]

Hmm good music in the sidewalk

[@RedMellowOfficial]

Nearly missing... xD 0:58 - 0:59 just saying

[@8KilgoreTrout4]

There is only one God

[@ZUGZUGGERING]

@@8KilgoreTrout4 piss off

[@THX-vp9fz]

@@8KilgoreTrout4 You mean the one in you? Who prevents you from doing bad? And supports you, when you doing good things? Stay well! :-)

[@TSK-py2vy]

Amazing. Absolutely kills it and all while smiling at the crowd and chatting to the bloke that wrote the song. He's just such a talent. Love watching Nathan play.

[@hoteltychon6399]

The guy is blessed and is givin Joy to the people around him and probably always CHILL (idk him but I can see it from a musician point of view) ... go Nathan

[@curtisclark13]

So refreshing to see a bass player simply play the bass with their fingers and not go crazy popping for 20 minutes.

[@vallanddess]

Couldn't agree more. Although the song doesn't lend itself to slap, but I have seen it done tastefully.

[@jstixx]

whew and don’t get me started on the drummers🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Evildandalo]

Curtis Clark This clip made me realize how nice a 6 string bass can sound. I’m so used to people playing ridiculous slap and tapping parts on them so it was refreshing seeing it used more like a guitar in this vid.

[@TBSSPILOTviews]

Amen brotha! 😎🤙🏽

[@BladeHudson]

Nathan east brotha... class act

[@yeahalright8209]

He is the coolest guy he will pop up at any given time.. You never know where you'll see Stevie.. God bless and keep them both.

[@maxhoughtonmusic]

*given

[@yeahalright8209]

@@maxhoughtonmusic correct thanks

[@MichaelSmith-ti6qc]

I seen him at Sam ash in newyork city

[@tonymachuca9471]

You never know where you'll see Stevie but one things for sure, Stevie will never see you.sorry! I had to.

[@rosshorne4769]

Nathan East is a legend. I remember the Clapton and friends concert he did and many more. Awesome

[@malcolmhardwick4258]

And with Knopfler !

[@ReddNashe]

I saw him at LA NAMM 2016. Always looks cool like that. Him and another guy were playing through two cranked amps before they opened the show. They already had a huge crowd. They were both absolutely shredding it's one of the coolest things I ever seen

[@oholm09]

Did you meet them

[@ReddNashe]

I had designed a new kind of high-end solid core guitar cable. So they were basically a couple of booths down from us and maybe one row over or maybe write down from us where I could just directly see them the whole time. I can't really remember it's been so long ago. But I went over there and watched him several. We got visited by so many guitar players I really couldn't get away for very long but yeah he was an absolutely unbelievable for former. Especially when that other guy came over and they started kind of like cutting heads you know like crossroads or whatever on the bass? I don't know who the other guy was but they were clearly having a great time rocking over there

[@fab.silva1119]

Nathan east is a total bad ass! I could listen to him for weeks. He’s the bass players’, bass player.

[@user-oj8ij2pg5e]

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[@rajbroh4334]

Nathan is one of those guys who smiles when talking..he probably smiles 60 percent of lifetime..

[@kentbyron7608]

That’s incredible coordination to play at that level and have a nice little chat with Stevie simultaneously.

[@timholt8369]

Love Nathan. He's ALWAYS smiling, loves his job and he's one of the best.

[@3dsman]

I love that guy!!! Went on a mission to get him to sign a couple EC CD’s and a bass... August and a couple others. He was do blown away (I think) that someone was chasing him for autographs at the Four Season’s in Las Colinas where I heard he was staying... he asked if I wanted him to hang on to the CD’s and get ‘The Man’s’ (as he put it) autographs on them too!! Of course I said yes... I picked up the signed CD’d from the concierge at the hotel a day or two later and still have them to this day as some of my most prized possessions.. especially the Nathan signed bass. He’s SUCH a nice guy!!! If he scores a 100 for bass, he’s a 10,000 as a human being!! Totally kind and humble dude. If the world was full of guys like him... we would have world peace!! Lol😃

[@mschorer]

Two Legends in one place! May they both live long and prosper and keep on rockin‘ for many, many years to come!

[@noogirl4860]

His smile is infectious!! So wonderful! 👏🏾😄

[@PochoNews]

Nathan's a class act. Awesome chops and such a joy to watch him play.

[@notme.3917]

Nathan East is a legend. A lot of musicians have played with him. Like Eric Clapton or Phil Collins

[@DarkTapes]

My god... The pressure of a legend walking in to hear your perform their song and try and chat you up in the meantime. You've got to be a bit of a legend yourself to hold it down so cool.

[@staticklingon2182]

Nobody is at Stevie's level but yeah he's pretty legendary. He's even worked with Stevie, too.

[@joshualessore7652]

Bassists like Nathan East and Pino Palidino are sought after by every leading musician. He certainly isn't feeling any pressure working with his old friend

[@Knurzysko]

There's no pressure. He's also a legend doing his job

[@thefog7067]

It's just like when old friends meet

[@stevedixon8567]

I don't think Nathan East would be overawed by anyone - he's played with the biggest names, inc Stevie

[@davebellamy4867]

Stevie was ahead of the rest of the world with his face mask! I remember seeing this at the time. Love Nathan's smile and that gorgeous six string bass!

[@crazy4beatles]

I just realized that. Had to double check the date to make sure I wasn't imaging it.

[@joemama22]

This is the coolest dude ever... He gets to play with extraordinary musicians all over the world...

[@shawnmcvey7789]

Nathan East is a world class beast, with a resume that is overflowing with big names and amazing music.

[@jonjeffries3265]

There once was a man named East, who laid the groove down like a Beast..

[@ioanekoroivuki543]

And humble as anything! Met him on a flight to Fiji once and he was so relaxed! Didn't know who he was back then regrettably!

[@radinsyah1574]

Nathan just played that while greeting, talking and laughing with Stevie. Wow.

[@billyrock8305]

That smile 😀 means he’s living an awesome life. 👍

[@Frankincensedjb123]

If Stevie began singing, those 12 seats would have filled fast.

[@RedArrow73]

. . . but Stevie was too busy Virtue-Signalling.

[@josephbayliss1703]

You can hear him singing along a little bit but he can't sing that song anymore. It's too hard at his age.

[@kimosabbe50]

@@RedArrow73 Yup 👍

[@mikeg3439]

Honestly have felt for a long time Nathan is commercially horribly underrated, the guy is freaking amazing. But the good news is the music industry does not underrate him, he is very successful and loved and admired so there is that!

[@hilalabbas2648]

Im a metal head and i can say this is simply awesome. Huge respect for both artists 🤘

[@amerant1973]

Everyone’s a bass player....til Nathan East walks in the room...

[@woollydetroit5213]

He is a complete force. It's wonderful to listen to.

[@amerant1973]

Woolly Detroit yes , Nathan has a connectivity with the bass at different level...like they are whole and one

[@phenixreturns]

@@amerant1973 he was amazing with CLapton in 86 97 91 til today :)

[@amerant1973]

phenix returns two musical legends !

[@UmVtCg]

@@amerant1973 It's called "a shitload of practice"not magic

[@ObsidianLife]

I remember being at NAMM in the late 2000s. Tons of stars everywhere. We saw a massive crowd and went over and it was Stevie Wonder. The cool thing was that everyone was being super respectful and keeping distance but EVERYONE was giddy!

[@tombeyer375]

Nathan is soooo smooth on that guitar! Could listen to it any day of the week!

[@brunostriano]

Always praying' for Mr Wonder! Thanks God for looking after Him!

[@stefanotappari5977]

ben detto

[@ScienceRockifyMe]

Hang on. Stevie has nothing to thank god for- he made him blind. And you should stop praying to a god that makes people blind. Seriously.

[@brunostriano]

@@ScienceRockifyMe I don't think... or better, I am sure Mr Wonder doesn't agree with you.

[@mikegrand4181]

@@ScienceRockifyMe Perhaps you shouldn't be so arrogant my friend. There's a good chance that if Stevie Wonder had vision his brain would be wired differently and he wouldn't be as interested in music. I'm pretty sure that he, his loved ones and many millions are extremely happy with all the joy his gifted life has brought. If he believes in a god, he has every reason to thank his god for making him exactly who he is. If Mr. Bruno Striano wants to be positive and wish Stevie well by praying for him after his kidney transplant then who are you to tell him to stop?

[@sheldonspock5566]

you have all missed the point. The point being there is no god. if there was then he'd have to be held accountable for all the wrong there has been in the world since the dawn of time.

[@jasonweinberg932]

Mad Respect for Nathan East! He lays it down PERIOD

[@PleaseNoMoreFarmhouseDecor]

he's pretty solid

[@anonymous4711_]

And doesn't stop playing just because he is in a coversation with Stevie Wonder.

[@jasonweinberg932]

anonymous4711 : No time for Fan Boy-ness! Got to lay it down!

[@thefog7067]

If you ask Nathan a question his reply will be "Let me lay it down for you bro. He is funk he is soul he is jazz he is rock. He's the bass player all the other bass players wanna be

[@JohnR.1968]

Man , you couldn’t beat that smile off with a 2x4😀😀❤️

[@JamesMoore-un3cu]

Not only is this man extremely happy when he plays, he doesn't even have to look at the neck... wow, what a player! Good on you Nathan!

[@markjohnson9485]

Met Nathan after a 4 play concert in Pittsburgh pa, he answered all my questions and never got bored or irritated...he was a very cool guy and an amazing player

[@timsmith190]

This video either crushed or inspired thousands of bass players. His melodic lines are a pleasure to listen to.

[@bishopcalebvlogs1508]

yeah i agrey

[@750count]

M E L O D Y

[@gigibolani4712]

Gr8

[@Jonathan_Doe_]

Being the guy that gets to walk around with Stevie would be such a chill job.

[@wizardmix]

I think it would be stressful but still fun.

[@shredders3881]

Nathan seems like a genuinely nice guy... in addition to being massively talented.

[@Miami_99]

Stevie Wonder ahead of his time as usual with that mask.

[@Alpha-ut2ju]

Otie Jason bro chill g

[@michaelreisch7063]

@Otie Jason yes, chill indeed.

[@moshezarviv1252]

great statement indeed !!

[@couchcamperTM]

@Michael Wong word! wwg1wga

[@THX-vp9fz]

@Michael Wong You mean for example that there wouldnt be so much infected people if they wont test so much? Thats what Trump said. And what about over 500.000 corona deads meanwhile? Let alone South America who doesnt know where to bury them all

[@olddoggeleventy2718]

First became aware of Nathan from his work with EC. Been an admirer ever since. Awesome talent and a seemingly very nice person. His joy just beams.

[@FinalResonanceTV]

olddogg eleventy2 amazingly nice. Met him twice! This time he friended me a couple days after Namm and sent me a personal thank you for the footage. Now that’s a superstar thing to do imo. I was flattered, he would do that.

[@olddoggeleventy2718]

@@FinalResonanceTV That's great to hear. Thanks for responding to my comment and confirming my impression of Nathan. What a kick to get an acknowledgement like that. Thanks again.

[@lydmarl.475]

Love this guy, he is always smiling, wished I was there!! Saw him with Fourplay, very talented!

[@blandopher]

I've seen Nathan East live with both Eric Clapton and Toto and his musicianship is simply outstanding. Plus you can see his happiness when he plays, he's constantly smiling! I met him a couple of times after the shows and he was always very kind and caring to the fans signing stuff, posing for pictures and chatting along with everybody, always with that infectious smile on his face. A true class act!

[@levanabrzeni]

Stevie is the greatest musician of the XX in many terms: Using Innovative sounds, melodies, poetry, mixing genres, influencing thousands of musicians, the scope of his work ... What's more, he has been so generous with being always there where the world needed him

[@pugilemoltobene3708]

He’s just the face of all the talent that goes into his shows … there’s a hell of a lot more than what he does. He’s an asshole to work for and HE IS NO CHRISTIAN!!! What he wants is…something else. Evil fucker…

[@sirprisoner]

Nathan East and Paul Gilbert are the most happy when they play guitar.

[@krioni86sa]

Marco Minnemann on drums. Super happy too when playing 😊😊😊

[@corderorolando32]

I really have to agree with you, on that one.

[@TheEddiez06]

Don't forget Eric Gales, he's enjoying every lick he makes

[@claudiocorona1177]

Tommy Emmanuel?

[@heytn]

Guitar?? Please

[@carolsloanes4938]

So glad I happened upon this performance tks for sharing.

[@kindayounggiftedandblack13]

I know I'm super late, but I've Never heard of this Amazing Musician before I saw this clip in 2021. But late is Always better than Never 😍 I loved everything about this clip, especially how the Bodyguards/Security suddenly appeared out of nowhere, as did the folks who were obviously somehow a part of Mr. Wonder's entourage who sat near this fabulous musician like they had tickets to this concert. The fact that Mr. Wonder himself showed up to 100% support this Artist with no fanfare makes me even more of a Fan of his than I've been since my childhood, if that is even possible. that beautiful guitar is everything I hope to have if/when I ever learn to play the guitar. Many Thanks for this post❗:)🎹🎼🎙💿📀💽🎸💯🎟🎫🏆☯️✝️▶️🔀🔁🔂🔄📶💕🤍🙌🏽🌏🌎🌍🌐

[@YaoEspirito]

Never missed a beat. What a guy. Literally made of love.

[@Jeff-uy8xg]

not literally, figuratively perhaps, but not literally

[@Alanoffer]

If this was 8 months ago Stevie was just ahead of the curve with the mask.

[@doomniel]

Stevie has been fooling us all along, he can see into the future.

[@mariocastillolechuga247]

Maybe he just didn't wanna catch NAMMthrax lol

[@kristofsznida724]

This was in January 2020, COVID appeared in China in December 2019, I think he was just extra cautious already.

[@tammyhibner9994]

How amazing to have the man himself show up!. Good work!

[@hoopsmccann4834]

Nathan East is a fabulous musician.

[@mauriceclemens3286]

I’ve seen Nathan playing with Eric Clapton’s band 3 times. He always seems so happy. Great base player!

[@BB-lx7wm]

Beautiful to see this guy playing Stevie's music so well 'cos his music is emotive and timeless. And so good to see Stevie as he said he was stepping back from live performances to have surgery to take care of something, probably hence the mask. We want Stevie around for as long as possible 💜

[@MetathronMovies]

This guy? Okay.....

[@BB-lx7wm]

@@MetathronMovies Sorry. Should have said Nathan East.

[@halwarner6688]

I understand he's 64 years young.

[@BB-lx7wm]

@@halwarner6688 Wow Nathan looks amazing! Still so much to teach us and still creative 💜

[@joerose6945]

I love how his arrangement had the horn section changing key every couple of bars! 👍😀

[@andybaldman]

I hate the sound of it. Just stick with the original key.

[@starfield95655]

Nathan is a freakin legend just as high top as Stevie. I would be amazed shocked to see freakin legends walkin around like normal human beings like that in an event. Bless them all.

[@FinalResonanceTV]

Las Carnitas Games it was crazy and I’m fairly use to being around people of that stature.

[@mauricebrown9183]

Stevie Wonder is The God Of All Music ! Nathan East is a legend in his own right !

[@donnasqueo6599]

Wow !!! This is a crazy cool !!!! SURPRISE Great share here❤️

[@IMCcanTWEESTED]

My brother was on a high-rise hotel elevator when Stevie and 2 guys from his entourage shared the ride down to the lobby. He dropped a stack of maybe 20-30 musical charts that spread out everywhere on the elevator floor. Instinctually my brother dropped down to assist Stevie in retrieving his scattered charts and a large black man grabbed my brother under the arm pit and brought him back up saying, "Let the brother get his things!" Stevie said, "Thank you" to my brother for wanting to help, but just as though he was fully sighted, he retrieved every last chart without even feeling around for them. It was like he heard where each sheet landed and had mapped them out in his head. Even back when this man was "Little Stevie Wonder" at age 12, his music gave me goosebumps.

[@leftylucy2263]

He can see. That's how he caught that mic stand. It's also why he was looking straight at the fret board in this video. It's all a con, he took over Ray Charles job.

[@MrStraccaletto]

He's fantastic and impressive for the "semplicity" as perform this part. Always with the smile because music is happiness. Great Nathan!!!

[@davedwave7]

Ya. I just love that smile.

[@OverdriveMusic]

Stevie is saying "I expect royalties from this performance"

[@KermitTheFud]

“you better be paying your PRS license Nathan!”

[@ben-si3dk]

That’s what I thought😆

[@FinalResonanceTV]

Looks like they claimed ad revenue on my video, so yes someone is getting paid lol! Well deserved imo and I’m glad to help. I had no clue this was going to exceed a couple thousands views, much less nearly a million. Crazy!

[@Phrankleen13]

@@FinalResonanceTV So does that mean you earn nothing at all from this video or they are simply taking a cut cos I can see ads playing on the video?

[@andrepessoa5865]

Overdrive Music 🤣🤣🤣

[@sparty94]

oh! that's awesome, thanks for posting this.

[@mikeg3439]

More people need to find out about Nathan East, he puts out so much fantastic stuff.

[@FlAtLiNeD]

I enjoy watching someone smiling so much while they play.

[@liqdelshaun]

Stevie was wearing a mask before quarantine hit. He can see the future lol.

[@michaelfeeney9147]

Wow I have become so accustom to seeing people in masks I didn’t even notice he was wearing one! Very interesting, I wonder what that was about

[@stevielist]

First case in U.S. was January 21st. The day after this video was posted!

[@thelonious4601]

Also why he caught that mic on stage

[@moreesetaylor872]

If I am not mistaken...At that time he was protecting himself before or after his kidney transplant.

[@skyweaver3199]

YES i was going to comment this before i saw yours. He knew something!

[@keithkenemy2270]

Never get tired of this

[@RFSA180]

That's the most warming smile ever.

[@Tiothir]

Nathan is amazing, effortlessly playing, such class.

[@pablodebiddlybo3771]

Two of the coolest cats around. Both in a league of their own in what they do .

[@nealrothchild3470]

Kind of an inspiring video. Pretty much my favorite bass player of all time, running into Stevie Wonder...

[@FinalResonanceTV]

I was in shock and lucky enough to be filming

[@FinalResonanceTV]

Also after it was all over Nathan being the class act he is, he asked me if I could airdrop my footage to him. I was like are you kidding? Of course! Later he contacted me personally on FB and thanked me again!

[@papialeman]

He never looks down at his fingers or loses his smile 😁

[@rifftipton7709]

I went to high school with Nathan and remember him in the jazz band. Even then we were saying damn, the dude can play!

[@rugueuxbysurson3118]

Holy shit ! Stevie already was wearing the mask, he has to be psychic.

[@blueyonder1233]

Sight impaired always develop other strong senses to compensate.

[@Skiptondesigns]

@Mike Stanton a mask? a mask keeps it away? are you for real?? LOL I think Stevie can see A LOT of things coming ;)

[@kw4690]

Covid came into USA on Jan 15th. Same day as Pelosi's impeachment and the punishing trade deal with China started.

[@Taylor-dl2kr]

k w nobody said anything BV about masks until April though

[@richsackett3423]

@@kw4690 Pelosi wasn't impeached. You talk a lot of nonsense.

[@Good-Enuff-Garage]

what a beautiful smile he truly loves what he is doing and is he doing it sooooo welll

[@BeasleyStreet]

This is what makes life worth living for moments like these...

[@fibboobbif]

John Robinson, the Iowa precision groove machine and one of the most wanted drummers in history, once said Nathan East and Leland Sklar are his favourite bass players.

[@jarrettenglish8034]

JR is a BAMF!

[@midwaymonster30]

We should all smile as much as that man.

[@drummmmerfish]

i worked the namm show for 2 of my old jobs from 1996-2016. you see alot of famous musicians there and in the late 90's i seen stevie wonder. he was in the pro audio section surrounded by 3 rings of people (i.e. security) i didn't meet him but i was in awe that "sir duke" was in the building.

[@ncrailfan]

This is the best thing that I have seen all day!

[@livemusicalgarve]

That smile, just one awesome musician, and fella...