In the artist’s words: Describe one of your earliest musical memories in detail. Stevie Wonder encouraged him to pursue his dream  by commenting that if his singing was as strong as his personality, he would be very successful in the music business. What’s one of the most memorable moments in your career so far? Montreux Jazz Festival Jam, i am singing "What's goin on": All of a sudden the people parted like the Red Sea and there stood Quincy (Jones) with his arms folded and a smile on his face, looking at me. Before he left, he gave me a nod of approval.