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.

[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.

[boogiedownforever]

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

[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

[zebuloncarpenter]

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.

[charlesdahmital]

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

[bazurk_dot_com]

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

[PlanetRockJesus]

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

[AshRavens]

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

[yared]

Nathan smiles constantly even at home while practicing

[demofactory]

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

[DanSmith-cbvj]

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

[andreacolella]

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

[OrganicFaithFactory]

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

[noahholliday]

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.

[asianguy]

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

[KeithCopeland]

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

[larryeisenberg]

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!

[RangyJoe]

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

[houseaccount]

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.