Matthew Whitaker Quintet Will Close Caramoor Lawn Season In Style

KATONAH, NY —There is something bittersweet about having one last chance to hear world-class musicians perform on the lawn at the Caramoor Center.

This final opportunity of the summer is not to be missed and the weather won't get in the way, no matter the forecast. If the skies should turn stormy, the Matthew Whitaker Quintet performance at 7 p.m. on the Friends Field lawn on Friday will move to the nearby Venetian Theater.

The show is part of the Caramoor's collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center, which has already drawn an impressive lineup of internationally known musicians to the Caramoor stages this summer. Friday's performance is no exception.

"Young piano and organ phenomenon Matthew Whitaker is one of the most exciting talents to emerge in recent years," the venue promises. "A child prodigy, he has since shared the stage with some of the biggest and brightest stars in jazz. Whitaker also shines as an award-winning composer and an acclaimed bandleader whose unrelenting energy uplifts his bands and audiences alike."

The Quintet brings together a unique ensemble of talent, including Matthew Whitaker on piano, Marcos Robinson on guitar, Karim “Kace” Hutton on bass, Johnny Steele on drums and the percussion of Ivan Llanes.

Best of all, there isn't a bad seat in the house, mostly because attendees will need to bring their own seats, lawn chairs or picnic blankets.

Tickets are $35 for adults and can be purchased through the Caramoor box office.