Friend of the show Matthew Whitaker puts his unique spin on a classic song of optimism and hope, backed by a choir and full band. A film about Matthew's journey as a jazz artist who has been blind since birth, "Matthew Whitaker: About Tomorrow," is streaming now on the ALL ARTS app: https://www.allarts.org/programs/artist-in-residence/matthew-whitaker-about-tomorrow-jn8ibh/ Song Credits: Matthew Whitaker, piano, song arrangement Marcos Robinson, guitar Karim Hutton, electric bass Isaiah Johnson, drums Ivan Llanes, percussion Voices: Michael McElroy, Director Jaye Alexander Casey Erin Clark Kayla Coleman Mia Gerachis Danielle Greaves Ben Roseberry Anastasia Talley Jen Thigpen Video Credits: Director: Simon Yu Camera Operators: Simon Yu, Ryan Nava, Glenn Forsythe Recording Engineer / Mixer: Akihiro Nishimura A2: Matthew Soares Lighting Operator: Madison Adams Live Video Graphics: Glenn Forsythe #Colbert #LateShowMeMusic #MatthewWhitaker Subscribe To "The Late Show" Channel: http://bit.ly/ColbertYouTube Watch full episodes of "The Late Show": http://bit.ly/1Puei40 Listen to "The Late Show Pod Show" podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/Awagtx95?sid=yt Like "The Late Show" on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1df139Y Follow "The Late Show" on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1dMzZzG Follow "The Late Show" on Instagram: http://bit.ly/29wfREj Watch The Late Show with Stephen Colbert weeknights at 11:35 PM ET/10:35 PM CT. Only on CBS. --- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is the premier late night talk show on CBS, airing at 11:35pm EST, streaming online via Paramount+, and delivered to the International Space Station on a USB drive taped to a weather balloon. Every night, viewers can expect: Comedy, humor, funny moments, witty interviews, celebrities, famous people, movie stars, bits, humorous celebrities doing bits, funny celebs, big group photos of every star from Hollywood, even the reclusive ones, plus also jokes.