Live performance recorded on June 4, 2018 behind Bob Boilen’s desk at NPR Music headquarters in Washington D.C. Riding the success of his debut album Freudian, Canadian singer Daniel Caesar (Ashton Simmonds) gathers his band around music director Matthew Burnett’s piano, embracing the close-quarters intimacy that defines the Tiny Desk series. This filmed live concert showcases an organic brand of soul, rooted in years of church gospel singing and lifted by the rich harmonies of backing vocalists Camille Harrison, Danah Berry and Nevon Sinclair. Just three songs, but among his most-streamed: “Japanese Denim,” “Get You” and the closing “Best Part,” which features a guest appearance from H.E.R. (Gabriella Wilson). A stripped-back full performance from 2018 that captures the purity of a young singer-songwriter at the peak of his ascent. Keywords: Daniel Caesar live, Tiny Desk, soul, live performance 2018.
Setlist
- Japanese Denim
- Get You
- Best Part (feat. H.E.R.)
Personnel & credits
- Ashton Simmonds (Daniel Caesar) — vocals
- Matthew Burnett — piano, musical direction
- Saya Gray — bass
- Adrien Bent — drums
- Camille Harrison — backing vocals
- Danah Berry — backing vocals
- Nevon Sinclair — backing vocals
- Gabriella Wilson (H.E.R.) — guest vocals (on 'Best Part')
