At the Jazz Foundation of America’s “A Great Night in Harlem” benefit concert at the Apollo last week – a show that played host to stars like Elvis Costello, Macy Gray, Quincy Jones, Morgan Freeman as well as Jazz ringers like Steven Bernstein and Nicolas Payton – 13-year-old Matthew Whitaker stole the show. Born three months early, weighing under 2 lbs. and without sight, Matthew Whitaker is quickly becoming one of the promising young talents in jazz. Here’s a great profile from the NJ Star-Ledger.
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Video says he’s 9…incredible
Yeah, I think that’s an older video. I’m pretty sure they said he was 13 at the show.
Very impressive stuff… Jersey represent!
Hidden Track » Video: Matthew Whitaker – NJ Star Ledger Profile
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Hidden Track » Video: Matthew Whitaker – NJ Star Ledger Profile
Thank you for your kind words. Matt had fun and it was an honor just have him in the presence of so many great musicians. Matt is only 12 years old. April 3, 2001 but has been blessed with a gift that he loves to share with anyone who will listen. His website http://www.matthewwhitaker.org has more information about him and what he has accomplished in such a short time. To God be the glory!
Sorry..his website is http://www.matthewwhitaker.net..we just changed it from org. 🙂