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Matthew Whitaker (born April 3, 2001) is a young and emerging jazz pianist from the United States.
He has performed at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, and the Apollo Theater.
Matthew Whitaker sings at Stevie Wonder’s induction into the Apollo Theater Hall of Fame.
American pianist
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 Matthew Whitaker: History, Life, Photos |
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| Name: | Matthew Whitaker |
| Date of Birth: | April 3, 2001 (23 years old) |
| place of birth: | Hackensack, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Country of Citizenship: | American |
| high: | 1.93 m |
| parents: | Mae Whitaker, Moses Whitaker |
| Brothers and sisters: | not applicable |
| Wife • Spouse: | unmarried |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | not applicable |
| Children: | not applicable |
| Profession: | Musician • Pianist |
| net worth: | $700,000 to $1,000,000 |
Early life and education
Matthew Whitaker was born in Hackensack, New Jersey, to Mae and Moses Whitaker. He was born three months premature, weighing less than two pounds, and was given a less than 50 percent chance of survival. He was born on April 3, 2001.
He was blinded by retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), a condition he was later diagnosed with. He played Twinkle Twinkle Little Star on a mini Yamaha piano he received as a birthday present on his third birthday. Matthew Whitaker had heard the song before and was able to play it by ear.
Matthew Whitaker began studying piano at the age of five at the Philomon M. D’Agostino Greenberg School of Music, a conservatory for the blind and visually impaired in New York.
Because of his impeccable pitch, he learned to play the piano primarily by ear, but he also learned to read Braille sheet music. He attended the Harlem School for the Arts, where he learned to play the organ, percussion, clarinet, and bass guitar, as well as classical and jazz piano.
Matthew Whitaker received a grant from the American Jazz Foundation at age nine and attended the Manhattan School of Music’s Pre-College Jazz Program as a teenager. Matthew Whitaker’s career has been inspired by musicians and jazz artists such as Jimmy Smith, Joey DeFrancesco, Art Tatum, Oscar Peterson, Barry Harris, Erroll Garner, and Thelonious Monk.
Profession
Matthew Whitaker’s debut album Outta the Box was released on March 6, 2017. He collaborated with many top artists, including Christian McBride, Dave Stryker, Will Calhoun, Sammy Figueroa, Melissa Walker and James Carter. They are all included in his debut album. The album received critical acclaim.
In April 2017, Matthew Whitaker won the first place in the Fox Apollo Theater Showtime program after appearing on The Ellen Show and Fox’s Apollo Theater Showtime. He has traveled to Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Matthew Whitaker has performed in the main concert hall of the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, and in the Weill Hall of Carnegie Hall.
Matthew Whitaker opened the show for Stevie Wonder’s induction into the Apollo Theater Hall of Fame when he was 10. He is the subject of Thrive, a 13-minute documentary about the extraordinary talent and irrepressible personality of a musically gifted 12-year-old blind boy.
In addition to his debut album, Matthew Whitaker has released two other albums, including Now Hear This (released in 2019) and Connections (released in 2021).
Personal life
Matthew Whitaker is currently single, has no children, and is currently highly focused on his career, aiming to win more awards for his fans and supporters.
About his mission, he said, “What I love most is playing music”… “I am a musician who happens to be blind… I have been gifted by God and I pray that I continue to be a blessing and inspiration to others.”
Matthew Whitaker is unmarried and has no children or girlfriend.
Social Media
Matthew Whitaker is active on Instagram. His official account is @MatthewWhitakerOfficial. He has more than 20,000 followers.
net worth
Matthew Whitaker’s net worth is estimated to be between $700,000 and $1 million.
