Stevie Wonder wins Gershwin Prize (Sadowsky & Bossa Content)

OshKoshJoash · #1 03-04-2009, 04:57 PM

and performs at the White House!

http://www.pbs.org/inperformanceatthewhitehouse/

I've been digging this entire video. I found it on the Sadowsky homepage.The Sadowsky sounds great as expected, and it's totally gorgeous! (Candy Apple Red, heavily figured Birdseye Maple 4), but whats the Cherry burst 5 string being played? It's got TONS of growl and that I'm totally digging. Makes me miss my jazz bass. I thought it was a Valenti b/c of the headstock, but the bass has matching pickup covers so that threw me off.

Check out the video, you won't regret it! Such an honor to play such a gig.

Amitio · #2 03-04-2009, 05:03 PM

I saw another thread about this bass, ill see if i can find it!

Edit:here we go ID the bass? Nathan Watts w/ Stevie Wonder on Ellen 02/06/09

OshKoshJoash · #3 03-04-2009, 05:13 PM

Ah, Bossa. That's awesome! Both basses sound phenomenal!

Jim Carr · #4 03-04-2009, 05:18 PM

Beautiful performances, heart-rending scene, historic moment, musically worthwhile.

Folks. Grab a listen and look-see. It makes me so proud of my culture.

millsbass5 · #5 03-04-2009, 05:29 PM

Wonder what happened to Stevie jamming with Bill Dickens?

OshKoshJoash · #6 03-04-2009, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Carr

Beautiful performances, heart-rending scene, historic moment, musically worthwhile.

Folks. Grab a listen and look-see. It makes me so proud of my culture.

+1.

Seeing a room full of our nation's leaders in such a time move to GOOD music created by such an accomplished [disabled] musician is flat out INSPIRING.

dangnewt · #7 03-04-2009, 05:53 PM

I caught the end of the show on PBS; basically when Stevie played and the President gave him the award - it was a great moment and Stevie truly deserves the honor. The bass came through pretty good in the broadcast which was a bonus.

Now I hope to catch the beginning of the show to hear all the other great artists.

The Lurker · #8 03-04-2009, 05:55 PM

You know, maybe it's just me, but sitting still through music like that is a crime... I don't care if you ARE the Speaker of the House, DANCE!

**john turner** · #9 03-04-2009, 06:44 PM

zoinks, the finish on that 5 string redburst was awesome.

**john turner** · #10 03-04-2009, 06:46 PM

and wow, esperanza spalding's something else. holy cow x10. that was an amazing performance.

JAUQO III-X · #11 03-04-2009, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by millsbass5

Wonder what happened to Stevie jamming with Bill Dickens?

In case you don't know,the bass player during that performance with Stevie Wonder is Nate Watts. He's been playing with Stevie Wonder for over 30 years and he gets the bass chair call first.

**john turner** · #12 03-04-2009, 06:49 PM

this would probably be better in misc. i'll move it.

millsbass5 · #13 03-05-2009, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JAUQO III-X

In case you don't know,the bass player during that performance with Stevie Wonder is Nate Watts. He's been playing with Stevie Wonder for over 30 years and he gets the bass chair call first.

I don't doubt what you are saying whatsoever.But,Bill "the Buddha" Dickens played with Stevie recently for some political bash.He specifically asked for "that 9 string bass player".I seen a clip (youtube,maybe)on here a month or so ago.

JAUQO III-X · #14 03-05-2009, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by millsbass5

I don't doubt what you are saying whatsoever.But,Bill "the Buddha" Dickens played with Stevie recently for some political bash.He specifically asked for "that 9 string bass player".I seen a clip (youtube,maybe)on here a month or so ago.

I'm more than familiar with how Billy got that gig.

It was get me that 7 string bass player(after Stevie couldn't reach Billy and it was Stevie's long time engineer,Dan E. Leak who got the message to Billy).

Here's Bill during his performance with Stevie Wonder during Obama's campaign.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lmux9cgE3F0

And I'm not being sarcastic.

alfredpunkjazz · #15 03-05-2009, 05:36 PM

This is inspiring.

**Laklandlover** · #16 03-06-2009, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by JAUQO III-X

In case you don't know,the bass player during that performance with Stevie Wonder is Nate Watts. He's been playing with Stevie Wonder for over 30 years and he gets the bass chair call first.

Man Nate is handling it like he wrote the songs!

JAUQO III-X · #17 03-06-2009, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Laklandlover

Man Nate is handling it like he wrote the songs!

Exactly.

millsbass5 · #18 03-06-2009, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JAUQO III-X

I'm more than familiar with how Billy got that gig.

It was get me that 7 string bass player(after Stevie couldn't reach Billy and it was Stevie's long time engineer,Dan E. Leak who got the message to Billy

Here's Bill during his performance with Stevie Wonder during Obama's campaign.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lmux9cgE3F0

And I'm not being sarcastic.

Oh,well.......I was close.I was off by what?Two strings?Not too bad.No offense taken.Peace.

CamMcIntyre · #19 03-06-2009, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by john turner

and wow, esperanza spalding's something else. holy cow x10. that was an amazing performance.

+10000.

I have a hard enough time playing the lines, let alone singing & playing it.

This is the first I've heard of her [I've read a bit about her...]-I'm looking into more of her work. Great sound. To see that she's playing a Czech-ease is pretty trippy.

KJung · #20 03-07-2009, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by john turner

and wow, esperanza spalding's something else. holy cow x10. that was an amazing performance.

+1 amazing... and Nate (the original!). What a feel and groove.