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Matthew Whitaker, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Squirrel Nut Zippers and More

This week we caught up with young pianist Matthew Whitaker who was in our studios. In this episode we also feature clips from the February 2020 Kansas City shows of The Dirty Dozen Brass Band and The Squirrel Nut Zippers. We also spoke with both Ron Burris and Sam Hirsh and showcase their new music. Thanks for listening. Playlist Matthew Whitaker Tranquility" Now Hear This (Resilience Music) 00:00 Host talks 5:54 Cory Henry Giant Steps" The Revival (GroundUp ...
read moreMatthew Whitaker: A New Voice On Jazz Piano

Matthew Whitaker is an American jazz pianist. Blind since birth, he has performed at venues including Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, and The Apollo Theatre, where aged ten, he opened for Stevie Wonder. Though he is only eighteen years old, multi instrumentalist Whitaker has come a long way to get where he is today, overcoming adversity and dedicating countless hours to honing his craft. Now with his declarative label debut Now Hear This (Resilience Music, 2019), ...
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