Matthew Whitaker: Jazz Musician in New York

About Matthew Whitaker

Matthew Whitaker is an American jazz pianist who has been blind since birth and began performing publicly at a young age. His résumé includes major stages such as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Apollo Theater, along with national venues like the Kennedy Center. In New York, he appears at Town Hall in *Revelation & Jubilation: A Symphony Of Spirit* with composer-conductor Damien Sneed, a setting that moves between jazz, gospel, and classical language. Whitaker’s playing favors groove and direct melodic statement over display.