Matthew Whitaker “Tomorrow”

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Published on June 10, 2022

Friend of the show Matthew Whitaker puts his unique spin on a classic song of optimism and hope, backed by a choir and full band. A film about Matthew’s journey as a jazz artist who has been blind since birth, “Matthew Whitaker: About Tomorrow,” is streaming now on the ALL ARTS app: https://www.allarts.org/programs/artist-in-residence/matthew-whitaker-about-tomorrow-jn8ibh/

Song Credits:
Matthew Whitaker, piano, song arrangement
Marcos Robinson, guitar
Karim Hutton, electric bass
Isaiah Johnson, drums
Ivan Llanes, percussion

Voices:
Michael McElroy, Director
Jaye Alexander
Casey Erin Clark
Kayla Coleman
Mia Gerachis
Danielle Greaves
Ben Roseberry
Anastasia Talley
Jen Thigpen

Video Credits:
Director: Dylan Alexander Freeman
Producer: Laura Wasser
Camera Operators: Theo Hyppolite & Garrett Lamb
Gaffer: Greg Green
PA: Aariona Johnson
Sound Mix: Caleb Hinz
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12 comments

  • Daddy Tjeuw 2 years ago

    Wow im early

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  • King NIkque 2 years ago

    Keep going king

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  • Flame Beats 2 years ago

    Not the Matthew Whitaker I was expecting. First thing that came to mind was that acting AG that sold toilets for people with big dongs.

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  • Washanna Leggett 2 years ago

    This reminds me of Rent for some reason lol. Love it!

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  • Derek's Ho corner 2013 2 years ago

    Stephen Colbert Matthew Whitaker awesomeness job music

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  • Fauler Perfektionist 2 years ago

    0:51 Hang on a second. Is this piano player _trying_ to look like Ray Charles?

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  • Jerome Birth 2 years ago

    Annie would be proud

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  • Emily B. 2 years ago

    EXCELLENT!!! I’m so impressed! Great playing!

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  • Michael Brown 2 years ago

    A hackneyed song brought to live by talent, exuberance, and the smiling faces.
    Thanks Stephen..for once again turning me on to someone of whom would’ve been unaware .

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  • ahjwille 2 years ago

    Bootleg Jon Batiste?

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  • AsFewFalseThingsAsPossible 2 years ago

    What brand of bass is being played ? The headstock seems to have black tape on it ?

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  • Margaret Peabody 2 years ago

    When they panned Mr Whitaker’s hands on the piano I noticed one hand was just a blur.

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