Resilience
Music Alliance is proud to announce the addition of acclaimed 17-year-old
pianist and organist Matthew Whitaker to the label’s growing eclectic roster.
Having already appeared on the Today Show and The Ellen DeGeneres Show as well
as receiving praise from Los Angeles Times and The New York Times, Whitaker is
quite literally the inspiration that resilience can have on a person’s life.
Born in 2001 at 23-weeks premature, Whitaker developed an eye condition during
his 3 months in the hospital which caused his blindness due to the life saving
oxygen that he required at birth.
Whitaker has
created a truly remarkable album combining original compositions and covers of
songs that have influenced him throughout his life. The album, titled Now Hear
This…, is Whitaker’s label debut, produced by GRAMMY® Award-winning producer
Brian Bacchus. Whitaker is joined by keyboardist Marc Cary, bassist Yunior
Terry, guitarist Dave Stryker, drummer Ulysses Owens Jr., and percussionist
Sammy Figueroa.
“Matthew
Whitaker is a rarity. A shining light powered by incredible artistry, boundless
energy and curiosity and above everything else humanity,” says Resilience Music
Alliance President and co-founder Steven Ruchefsky. “In this time, and at
anytime, this beacon shouts for our attention. We are humbled to be but a part
of the amazing team that will spread that light. Matthew is Resilience.”
The signing
of Matthew Whitaker reinforces the mission of Resilience Music Alliance, a
label that transcends genre and focuses on empowering artists exploring our
collective elemental condition of resilience while conceptualizing projects
that resonate with the human spirit. "I'm so excited about my new recording,”
says Whitaker. “It's about a celebration of joy, inspiration and hope!
Resilience Music Alliance is the perfect partner to help me share my music and
to carry its message around the world."
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