Matthew Whitaker

Friday, January 24
7:30pm in Stewart Theatre
$35-40 | $10 NC State Students | $20 Faculty/Staff
PRE-SHOW DINNER (reservations required)
POST SHOW TALK: Stick around after the concert to chat with Matthew.

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Matthew Whitaker is music. To see and hear him play is to know that divine talent exists. Beyond his innate musical abilities is a sheer joy and passion to create music.
– WBGO

Pianist Matthew Whitaker is a star on the rise. This three-time Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composers Award winner has played the Apollo Theater, The Today Show, 60 Minutes and is an advocate for people with disabilities. With his exceptional talent and his effortless charm, a concert with Matthew is a sheer delight.

Matthew’s musical journey began at age three with a keyboard, a gift from his grandfather, and now he’s captivating audiences across the globe. He’s collaborated with giants in jazz like Regina Carter, Jon Batiste and Christian McBride. His remarkable gift for music has even prompted scientific research on his brain. Come be a part of jazz history in the making!

BISTRO & A SHOW

Before Matthew Whitaker’s thrilling concert, join us in NC State’s 1887 Bistro for an elegant three-course prix fixe meal. Dinner is $39.95 per person and includes soft drinks and mocktails. Doors open at 5:00pm. Reservations required. Reserve online or at the box office when you buy your concert ticket.

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dinners sharing a meal in 1887 bistro — Faculty, students and staff enjoy lunch at the 1887 bistro at the Talley Student Union. Photo by Marc

Accessibility

NC State LIVE strives to make our programming accessible to everyone. If you have an access need or an accommodation request, please email Liza Green, associate director at lwgreen@ncsu.edu. Learn more about accessibility at NC State LIVE.

It Takes a Village

NC State LIVE is supported in part by grants from the City of Raleigh based on recommendations of the Raleigh Arts Commission, South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, and the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources.