The Wonder of Stevie with Noel McCalla & Derek Nash
The Wonder of Stevie with Noel McCalla & Derek Nash at Soul Mama Stratford, London
About the show
The Wonder of Stevie - The ultimate celebration of the genius of Stevie Wonder!
Voted one of Britain’s top soul singers, mesmeric vocalist Noel McCalla, award-winning saxophonistDerek Nash (Jools Holland’s R&B Orchestra) and their world-class live band present a diverse catalogue of Stevie Wonder classics, taken from 1970s Signed, Sealed, Delivered through to Talking Book, Innervisions, Songs in the Key of Life, and Hotter than July.
Playing hit after hit, from the dance floor classics I Wish and Superstition to the beautiful arrangements of My Cherie Amour and Overjoyed. The show will also feature compositions by Stevie that others artists have had massive hits with.
The Wonder of Stevie’s outstanding 9-piece band features musicians who have previously performed with a wide variety of music legends including Bill Withers, Amy Winehouse, The Bee Gees, Eric Clapton, David Gilmour, Martha Reeves, Jamiroquai, Booker T. Jones, Sam Moore, Jethro Tull, Eddie Floyd, Gregory Porter and Alfie Boe.
Featuring - Noel McCalla
R'n'B and soul singer who for over 15 years has been the voice of Manfred Mann's Earth Band.
Noel McCalla is currently touring with an All-Star Band led by Derek Nash to celebrate the music of Stevie Wonder which is entitled 'Some Kinda Wonderful'.
Derek Nash
Derek Nash is a vibrant and charismatic performer on all 4 saxophones from Soprano to Baritone, Derek Nash is equally at home leading the award winning Jazz ensemble Sax Appeal to Funky Heights, or swinging his way to best CD of the year 2000 with Spike Robinson. He is regularly seen with the Jools Holland Rhythm and Blues Orchestra and he has worked with musicians such as Eric Clapton, Sir Paul McCartney, Lulu, Jamie Cullum, Annie Lennox, and many more.