Mathew Whitaker at Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club (Hear & There)

Mathew's musical journey began at age three with a keyboard gifted by his grandfather. Since then, he has captivated audiences worldwide, with appearances on Showtime at the Apollo, The Today Show, Ellen, and 60 Minutes. A versatile and sought-after artist, Mathew starred in, produced, and scored the Emmy-nominated documentary About Tomorrow, composed the score for Hulu's Starkeisha, and contributed music to Apple's Emmy-winning commercial The Greatest.

In 2023, he made his musical director debut with the award-winning production Billy Strayhorn: Something to Live For, premiering in Pittsburgh. Mathew has appeared as a guest soloist with the Aspen Chamber Symphony and the National Arts Centre Orchestra in Ottawa, composed for the 82-piece Bulgarian Symphony Orchestra, and created Finding Free for Alvin Ailey Dance Company's 2024-25 season. His fourth album, On Their Shoulders: An Organ Tribute, earned an NAACP Image Award nomination.