When Matthew Whitaker was 8 years old his parents would bring him to WBGO to play our piano and organ. We knew right then this was someone to watch. And we did watch, and listen, as he merged his creative mind with Monk, Ellington, Strayhorn, Brubeck, and so many others, in addition to his own compositions, giving his creations an infectious spirit guaranteed to move.
With On Their Shoulders, Matthew brings that spirit to organ masters Jimmy Smith, Joey DeFrancesco, Dr. Lonnie Smith, a visit to the gospel world of Elbernita "Twinkie" Clark, alongside his original compositions, to make the world a better place after just one listen.
Matthew Whitaker is featured live on July 27th at Caramoor.
