An Afternoon with Matthew Whitaker

50 E Rivercenter Blvd,Covington KY 41011

13 November, 2021

Description

Clovernook Center is thrilled to offer what promises to be a spectacular jazz performance and fundraising event with Matthew Whitaker! Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired is proud to present An Afternoon with Matthew Whitaker, which includes a 90-minute performance by Matthew, hors d'oeuvres and refreshments. Matthew Whitaker is an amazing jazz phenom who was born blind. A special meet & greet will be available for those who purchase a Patron Level Ticket. All proceeds benefit Clovernook Center’s pre-eminent Arts and Accessibility Initiative, which works with museums, performing arts organizations and other cultural institutions to provide accessible materials and experiences. Often these materials are often cost-prohibitive for the arts organization, which is why the program offers them at low- or no-cost. Matthew began playing keyboard at the age of three and taught himself to play the organ at the age of nine. A child prodigy and jazz pianist, Matthew Whitaker gave his first paid performance in Capri, Italy with other seasoned Jazz musicians when he was just 11 years old. Since then, he’s played in over 200 clubs and concert halls across the world and has opened for Stevie Wonder at the Apollo and performed with Christian McBride, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Rhoda Scott, James Carter, John Batiste and more. For more information about Clovernook Center or An Afternoon with Matthew Whitaker, please visit clovernook.org/take-action/#events. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Rhonda Curtis at [email protected] for more information.