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Matthew Whitaker

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Born in 2001 in Hackensack, NJ, Matthew Whitaker grew up surrounded by music. His love for playing music first began at the young age of 3 after his grandfather gave him a small Yamaha keyboard.

At 9, Matthew began teaching himself how to play the Hammond B3 organ. Four years later, he became the youngest artist to be endorsed by Hammond in its 80+ year history. He was also named a Yamaha Artist at 15, becoming the youngest musician to join the stellar group of jazz pianists.

​Matthew has toured both here in the US and abroad, performing on world-renowned stages, including Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, the Apollo Theater, Carnegie Hall, and Jazz at Lincoln Center in NYC; SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco; the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC; The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, Monterey Jazz Festival, Newport Jazz Festival, Playboy Jazz Festival, Telluride Jazz Festival and at international venues in France, Italy, Germany, Indonesia, UK, Australia, Switzerland, Portugal, Japan, Spain, Morocco, and South Korea.​

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Brian Ho, Louis Hayes, Markus Howell, Judith Owen and more

Read "Brian Ho, Louis Hayes, Markus Howell, Judith Owen and more" reviewed by Benjamin Boddie


Today's Music--Right Now!... Fantastic music by Brian Ho, Louis Hayes, Markus Howell, Ken Peplowski, Win Pongsakorn, Jeff Coffin, Lakecia Benjamin, Josh Lawrence, Clarence Penn, Alan Braufman, Seve Turre, Tim Lin, Tardo Hammer, Eric Alexander & Mike LeDonne, Matthew Whitaker, Bobby Broom, Neil Adler, Nancy Erickson Lamont, Judith Owen, John Lee and more. Playlist Brian ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Matthew Whitaker: On their shoulders, An organ tribute

Read "Matthew Whitaker: On their shoulders, An organ tribute" reviewed by Ngwako Malakalaka


At 23 years old, Matthew Whitaker is called a “genius" by Jon Batiste, and is internationally recognized more for his prodigious talents and inspirational story. On Their Shoulders: An Organ Tribute is a soulful, seven-track shout-out to the Hammond B-3 organ pioneers who paved the way for him including Jimmy Smith, Charles Earland, Dr. Lonnie Smith ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Meet Avery Sharpe

Read "Meet Avery Sharpe" reviewed by Cheryl K.


In this hour, an interview with bassist, composer, educator, producer, radio programmer, and founder of JKNM Records Avery Sharpe. His new release of original music with his Double Quartet is I am My Neighbors Keeper. Plus, new music from vocalist Lauren Henderson and keyboardist Matthew Whitaker. Playlist Wadada Leo Smith “Freedom Summer: Voter Registration, ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

New Releases From Jo Harrop, Matthew Whitaker, Jacky Terrasson, Ivana Cuesta, Birthday Shoutouts To Beryl Booker, Memphis Minnie, Dakota Staton & More

Read "New Releases From Jo Harrop, Matthew Whitaker, Jacky Terrasson, Ivana Cuesta, Birthday Shoutouts To Beryl Booker, Memphis Minnie, Dakota Staton & More" reviewed by Mary Foster Conklin


This broadcast includes new releases from Jo Harrop, Matthew Whitaker, Jacky Terrasson (feat. Camille Bertault), Ellynne Rey, Ivana Cuesta and Ruth Saphir, with birthday shoutouts to Beryl Booker, Dakota Staton, Memphis Minnie, Jocelyn Gould, Lili Anel, Deanna Kirk, Sylvia Robinson ("Love On A Two Way Street"), Monnette Sudler, Jenny Scheinman, Marty Elkins, and Jonathan Karrant, among ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Albert Tootie Heath, Nick Finzer, Noah Haidu & Matthew Whitaker

Read "Albert Tootie Heath, Nick Finzer, Noah Haidu & Matthew Whitaker" reviewed by Joe Dimino


We kick off the 851st Episode of Neon Jazz with the brilliance and prowess of pianist Matthew Whitaker and music from his forthcoming album. From there, we get into a host of tunes from the Kandace Springs, Rachel Z, Dave Bass, Queen Esther, Leigh Pilzer and Noah Haidu. Talented singer Hyeonseon Baek makes his debut on ...

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Article: Live Review

Bob Weir and Others at the Jazz Foundation of America Gala Concert at the Apollo Theater

Read "Bob Weir and Others at the Jazz Foundation of America Gala Concert at the Apollo Theater" reviewed by Paul Reynolds


Bob Weir, Marshall Allen, Jazzmeia Horn, Dee Dee Bridgewater, et al.The Apollo Theater Jazz Federation of America Gala New York, NY March 28, 2024 At gala concerts for worthy groups, it's understandably easy for the music to play second fiddle to the organization itself--and the desire to support it. ...

Album

Just Groovin'

Label: Phaze II Publishing
Released: 2023
Track listing: It's Time For Love, If You Were Here Tonight, Make Me Want To Love You, Because, Shero, Walk Around Heaven, Groovin', The Star Of The Story, Got In My Feelings, Strollin' & Rollin', Keep Rising',When I Get Ya, Inner City Blues (live)

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Article: Take Five With...

Take Five with Tubist Jim Shearer

Read "Take Five with Tubist Jim Shearer" reviewed by AAJ Staff


Meet Jim Shearer Jim Shearer was born in Water Valley, Mississippi, in 1964. His family owned the local newspaper, The North Mississippi Herald, from 1943-2004, and his father was an active musician on the side, playing jazz saxophone and serving as Minister of Music at the family church (but never at the same time!). After spending ...

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Article: Rising Stars

Introducing Bassist Liany Mateo

Read "Introducing Bassist Liany Mateo" reviewed by Sanford Josephson


Liany Mateo started playing the bass when she was 13 years old. “They opened up a performing arts school in Jersey City," she recalled. “At that time, I knew I wanted to play an instrument. I was into '70s punk music, and all of my favorite people in those bands were the (electric) bass players. I ...


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