Jazz Vivace presents:

Matthew Whitaker Organ Trio

From Jazz Vivace/CafféVivace – (Special Thanks to Scott Seward)

CINCINNATI, OH (April 30, 2025) – It is International Jazz Day!  Jazz Vivace helps you celebrate with Matthew Whitaker Organ Trio at Caffe Vivace in Walnut Hills with two shows (7 & 9 p.m.) this evening, Thursday, April 30th

Here’s the story from Scott Seward and Jazz Vivace:

Jazz Vivace is pleased to present the Matthew Whitaker Organ Trio in celebration of International Jazz Day, April 30. Cosponsoring the event are “It’s Commonly Jazz,” Cincinnati’s longest running free jazz summer series, and “A Tribe for Jazz,” an organization whose mission is to advance the future of jazz through visual storytelling, live and virtual performances, education, and community engagement.

There are two shows on April 30 at Caffè Vivace in Walnut Hills, at 7:00 and 9:00. Tickets are available by clicking on this link: Tickets Here

“As the world celebrates the universal language of jazz, the Matthew Whitaker Organ Trio brings soul, swing, and reverence to the stage at Caffè Vivace,” said Brent Gallaher, Jazz Vivace Artistic Director. “These April 30 performances honor the past, embrace the present, and look boldly toward the future.”

Matthew Whitaker is a versatile artist. He is a three-time ASCAP Foundation Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composers Award winner, with three studio albums as a leader; “Outta The Box,” “Now Hear This,” and “Connections.” His fourth recording, “On Their Shoulders: An Organ Tribute,” (2024) an homage to some of Matthew’s heroes on the instrument, is nominated for Outstanding Jazz Album by the 2025 NAACP Image Awards. Matthew has collaborated with industry greats like pianist, multiple Grammy-award winning composer, vocalist, and band leader Jon Batiste; Grammy-award winning bassist Christian McBride; bassist, composer, and producer Derrick Hodge; pianist, composer; musical director Ray Chew; and NEA Jazz Master, violinist Regina Carter; and Anderson Paak during the 2024 Paralympics Handover Ceremony.

Whitaker believes music connects us all and every child should have access to music education. Beyond music, Matthew advocates for persons with disabilities and consults companies on improving accessibility features. His musical journey began at age three with a keyboard gift from his grandfather. He’s now an artist, captivating audiences globally and appearing on notable T.V. shows like Showtime at the Apollo, the Today Show, Ellen, and a feature on 60 Minutes.

About Jazz Vivace

Jazz Vivace is a nonprofit organization dedicated to presenting performances by internationally recognized jazz artists for Cincinnati area residents. We work to foreground Cincinnati as a city that attracts international jazz acts, produces internationally recognized artists, and is home to artists who play at a global level.

For tickets and more information, visit caffevivace.com and jazzvivace.org.