Stevie Wonder - Air Canada Centre
Toronto, ON Nov. 25th, 2014
What can you say about Stevie Wonder that hasn't already been said? He became a recording artist at the age of eleven! Now at the age of sixty-four, he still sounds like he did back in his heyday when Songs In The Key Of Life first came out back in the seventies.
After an astounding career spanning over fifty years, he hasn't lost his stamina, lust for life or sense of humour. This wasn't just a concert, it was a 3+ hour jam session, giving others an opportunity to shine. In particular, a vocal run competition with one of his male back-up singers was especially impressive. He also introduced another of his back-up singers, his first daughter Aisha, who was part of a jam off with two other singers.
Stevie played several instruments, one of which I've never seen before and would be impossible to explain. You would have to see it with your own eyes. Not only did he have a massive band but also a local Toronto mini orchestra on stage with him. Of course who can forget the lovely India Arie escorting and singing with Stevie.
The party went on long after curfew and a satisfied crowd finally filed out of the Air Canada Centre after midnight. I'm sure no one minded having to get up for work the next morning all bleary-eyed and yet happy.
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