This 1962 album captures a 12-year-old Stevie Wonder exploring a jazzier side of soul and R&B, showcasing his prodigious instrumental talents on harmonica and piano. It stands as a fascinating early entry in the discography of a future legend.
- The album was released on the Tamla label, a subsidiary of Motown Records.
- Wonder's collaboration with producer Berry Gordy Jr. on this release foreshadowed their long and fruitful professional relationship.
- "The Jazz Soul of Little Stevie" reached number 74 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart.
Stevie Wonder is a groundbreaking singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, known for his innovative incorporation of synthesizers and socially conscious lyrics. At the time of "The Jazz Soul of Little Stevie," Wonder was a child prodigy who had already achieved significant success with singles like "Fingertips."
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