Matthew Whitaker • On Their Shoulders An Organ Tribute

 

Review by Jim Hynes (Making A Scene):
If you've ever attended a Matthew Whitaker show, you know that the young pianist/organist/drummer Matthew Whitaker has a more than engaging rapport with his audience. They are often on their feet dancing from his first few notes. Whitaker is still only 23 years old and has already appeared on 60 Minutes and the Today show. He's a festival favorite and has worked with Roy Ayers, NEA Jazz Master Regina Carter, James Carter and more. In the mold of a child prodigy, like Stevie Wonder and Billy Preston before him, though not yet a household name, his trajectory is steep to say the least. Whitaker is wise enough to acknowledge tradition and one gets the feeling that this is a necessary step before venturing further on his own path. He does offer two of his originals, mostly of the jam variety akin to his live shows but the bulk of the repertoire honors the B-3 pioneers Jimmy Smith, Charles Earland, Dr. Lonnie Smith, gospel organist Elbernita "Twinkie" Clarke of The Clarke Sisters, and recent great, the late Joey DeFrancesco.
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Reseña de Jim Hynes (Making A Scene)
Si alguna vez has asistido a un show de Matthew Whitaker, sabes que el joven pianista/organista/baterista Matthew Whitaker tiene una relación más que cautivadora con su audiencia. A menudo están de pie bailando desde sus primeras notas. Whitaker todavía tiene solo 23 años y ya ha aparecido en 60 Minutes y el Today Show. Es un favorito de los festivales y ha trabajado con Roy Ayers, la Maestra de Jazz NEA Regina Carter, James Carter y más. Al estilo de un niño prodigio, como Stevie Wonder y Billy Preston antes que él, aunque todavía no es un nombre familiar, su trayectoria es empinada por decir lo menos. Whitaker es lo suficientemente sabio como para reconocer la tradición y uno tiene la sensación de que este es un paso necesario antes de aventurarse más en su propio camino. Ofrece dos de sus composiciones originales, principalmente del tipo jam similar a sus shows en vivo, pero la mayor parte del repertorio honra a los pioneros del B-3 Jimmy Smith, Charles Earland, Dr. Lonnie Smith, la organista gospel Elbernita "Twinkie" Clarke de The Clarke Sisters, y el reciente gran músico, el fallecido Joey DeFrancesco.
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Tracks:
1 - The Organ Grinder's Swing (Jimmy Smith)
2 - Happy Cause I'm Goin' Home (Charles Earland)
3 - Yessaah (Matthew Whitaker - original)
4 - Pilgrimage (Dr. Lonnie Smith)
5 - In The Key Of The Universe (Joey DeFrancesco)
6 - Expect Your Miracle (Elbernita "Twinkie" Clark)
7 - Don't Count Me Out (Matthew Whitaker - original)


Credits:
Matthew Whitaker - Hammond B-3 Organ, Yamaha Grand Organ, Piano, Producer
Marcus Robinson - Guitar
Johnny Steele - Drums
Ivan Llanes Montejo - Percussion
David Sneider - Trumpet
Summer Cammargo - Trumpet
Ilai MacAggi - Trombone
Antonina Styczen - Flute
Griffin Ross - Tenor Saxophone
Daniel Winshall - Electric Bass
Kenny Vaughan - Vocal Interpretation
New Hope Baptist Church - Guest Vocals (on "Expect Your Miracle")

Label: MOCAT Records (Matthew's own label, named after his grandparents Moses and Catherine Whitaker)
Catalogue Number: Información no disponible
Country: US
Released: June 14, 2024
Genre: Jazz
Style: Soul Jazz, Organ Jazz, Gospel Jazz, Mainstream Jazz
Duration: 42:00 (7 tracks)
Notas especiales:

Este es el cuarto álbum de Matthew Whitaker como líder
Nominado para Outstanding Jazz Album en los NAACP Image Awards 2025
Matthew Whitaker es ciego desde el nacimiento y comenzó a tocar a los 3 años
A los 9 años ganó el primer lugar en la competencia Child Stars of Tomorrow en el Apollo Theater
A los 13 años se convirtió en el organista más joven en ser respaldado por Hammond

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This is Matthew Whitaker's fourth album as a leader
Nominated for Outstanding Jazz Album at the 2025 NAACP Image Awards
Matthew Whitaker has been blind since birth and began playing at age 3
At age 9, he won first place in the Child Stars of Tomorrow competition at the Apollo Theater
At age 13, he became the youngest organist to be endorsed by Hammond

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