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Matthew Whitaker: On their shoulders, An organ tribute

By Ngwako Malakalaka | The K Jazz Show
August 6, 2024
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At 23 years old, Matthew Whitaker is called a "genius" by

Jon Batiste

piano
b.1986

" data-original-title="" title="">Jon Batiste, and is internationally recognized more for his prodigious talents and inspirational story. On Their Shoulders: An Organ Tribute is a soulful, seven-track shout-out to the Hammond B-3 organ pioneers who paved the way for him including

Jimmy Smith

organ, Hammond B3
1925 - 2005

" data-original-title="" title="">Jimmy Smith,

Charles Earland

organ, Hammond B3
1941 - 1999

" data-original-title="" title="">Charles Earland,

Dr. Lonnie Smith

organ, Hammond B3
1942 - 2021

" data-original-title="" title="">Dr. Lonnie Smith and

Joey DeFrancesco

organ, Hammond B3
1971 - 2022

" data-original-title="" title="">Joey DeFrancesco. Matthew stopped by "The K Jazz Show" to tell us all about it and we also got to explore his upbringing including how he navigates living with his disability.

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