In 1977 Stevie Wonder was in his prime and “Sir Duke” was on top of the charts. Michael Mossman takes this familiar hit and adds his own unique touch. The middle section goes into a double time swing and includes a solo for tenor sax a soli for the saxes and also a drum break. All the familiar lines from the original are still there too.

Par WONDER STEVIE. Stevie Wonder ist ein hervorragender Textschreiber, Komponist und Musiker. Er vermischt afroamerikanische Traditionen mit Rhythm, Blues und Rock zu Soulmusik wie kein anderer. Songs, wie You Are the Sunshine of My Life oder I Just Call to Say I Love You wurden zu Welterfolgen. Sir Duke ist Stevie Wonders musikalische Hommage an den legendären Jazzer Duke Ellington. / Niveau : 4 …

This joyful Stevie Wonder classic celebrates music and the universal joy it brings to all people. Not a jazz piece but paying tribute to jazz greats such as Duke Ellington this piece is skillfully arranged for less experienced singers; yet it loses none of the power delight and pure fun of the original. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed 2-Part and VoiceTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:15

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