Bremen, Germany. The international trade fair, exhibition and festival jazzahead! is one of the most important events in the jazz community. Hosted annually in Bremen, Germany, it brings together musicians, bookers, agents, organizers, jazz experts, and music enthusiasts. In 2019, jazzahead! pays special attention to Norway by selecting 40 jazz acts from all over the world and inviting them to perform over the course of three days. One of them is Matthew Whitaker, an American jazz pianist. This multi-instrumentalist has come a long way to get where he is today, overcoming adversity and dedicating countless hours to honing his craft. With his declarative label debut âNow Hear Thisâ (Resilience Music, 2019), Whitaker has announced himself as a major new voice on jazz piano, organ and a wide range of keyboard instruments.