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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Wow im early
ReplyKeep going king
ReplyNot the Matthew Whitaker I was expecting. First thing that came to mind was that acting AG that sold toilets for people with big dongs.
ReplyThis reminds me of Rent for some reason lol. Love it!
ReplyStephen Colbert Matthew Whitaker awesomeness job music
Reply0:51 Hang on a second. Is this piano player _trying_ to look like Ray Charles?
ReplyAnnie would be proud
ReplyEXCELLENT!!! I’m so impressed! Great playing!
ReplyA hackneyed song brought to live by talent, exuberance, and the smiling faces.
ReplyThanks Stephen..for once again turning me on to someone of whom would’ve been unaware .
Bootleg Jon Batiste?
ReplyWhat brand of bass is being played ? The headstock seems to have black tape on it ?
ReplyWhen they panned Mr Whitaker’s hands on the piano I noticed one hand was just a blur.
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