A musician and Augustana instructor has reason to celebrate. Artist-in-Residence Matthew Whitaker is now a Grammy winner.
The Grammy, his first, is for his work with the 8-Bit Big Band, a jazz and pops orchestra that reimagines video game music as ...
On Sunday, Matthew Whitaker, 24, has a chance to win a Grammy for his arrangement of “Super Mario Praise Break” for the 8-Bit Big Band.
Jazz pianist, composer, and music advocate Matthew Whitaker will be honored with Wharton Arts' Trailblazer Award at the upcoming “Arise to the Occasion Gala” on Friday, April 17, 2026, at the Hyatt ...
Matthew Whitaker, is shown in his Hackensack home, Wednesday, January 14, 2026, as he speaks to NorthJersey.com about his music career.