Matthew Stevens | |
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 Stevens performing in Oslo in 2019 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Matt Stevens |
| Born | January 8, 1982 |
| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Jazz |
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| Instrument(s) | Guitar |
| Years active | c. 2004–present |
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| Website | mattstevensmusic |
Matthew Stevens (born 1982) is a Canadian jazz guitarist and composer. [1]
Stevens was born on 8 January 1982 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and studied piano and guitar at a young age. Since graduating from Berklee College of Music in 2004, Stevens has established himself in the contemporary jazz scene performing and recording with numerous artists including Christian Scott, [2] Terri Lyne Carrington, [3] and Esperanza Spalding. [4]
Regarded to be one of "most exciting up-and-coming jazz guitarists" in his generation, Stevens was placed in the Rising Star Guitar Category of the 63rd Annual DownBeat Critics Poll. [5] His performances have been esteemed by numerous publications including Down Beat , [6] NPR, [7] Jazz Times, [8] Billboard, [9] and The New York Times . [10]
His debut album as a leader, Woodwork, received stellar reviews from critics including Down Beat, [11] All About Jazz , [12] and the Ottawa Citizen . [13] LA Weekly describes the album as "an amalgamation of modern jazz and neo-fusion elements which showcase ... sonic versatility and savvy producing chops". [14]
Stevens has toured extensively in the US, Canada, Europe, Asia, South Africa, and South America. He is also a member of the adjunct faculty at the New School and has taught workshops at the Maryland Summer Jazz Workshop, USC, and Berklee College of Music. [1]
Stevens currently resides in New York City, New York. [1]
| Year | Artist | Album | Label |
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| 2006 | Christian Scott | Rewind That | Concord |
| 2007 | Christian Scott | Anthem | Concord |
| 2008 | Christian Scott | Live at Newport | Concord |
| 2009 | Walter Smith III & Mark Small | Bronze | Fresh Sound |
| 2010 | Jacky Terrasson | Push | Concord |
| 2010 | Christian Scott | Yesterday You Said Tomorrow | Concord |
| 2011 | Ben Williams | State of Art | Concord |
| 2011 | Sean Jones | No Need for Words | Mack Avenue |
| 2012 | ERIMAJ | Conflict of a Man | Don't Cry |
| 2012 | Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah | Christian aTunde Adjuah | Concord |
| 2013 | NEXT Collective | Cover Art | Concord |
| 2013 | Chris Turner | Lovelife Is a Challenge | Love Child |
| 2013 | Chet Doxas | Dive | Addo |
| 2013 | Leron Thomas | Whatever | Independent |
| 2014 | Harvey Mason | Chameleon | Concord |
| 2014 | Walter Smith III | Still Casual | Independent |
| 2015 | Justin Kauflin | Dedication | Qwest |
| 2015 | Michael Oien | And Now | Fresh Sound |
| 2015 | Ben Williams | Coming of Age | Concord Jazz |
| 2015 | Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah | Stretch Music | Ropeadope |
| 2016 | Esperanza Spalding | Emily's D+Evolution | Concord |
| 2017 | Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah | The Emancipation Procrastination | Ropeadope |
| 2017 | Esperanza Spalding | Exposure | Concord |
| 2017 | Linda May Han Oh | Walk Against Wind | Biophilia Records |
| 2018 | Esperanza Spalding | 12 Little Spells | Concord |
| 2019 | Terri Lyne Carrington & Social Science | The Waiting Game | Motéma |
| 2021 | Esperanza Spalding | Songwrights Apothecary Lab | Concord |
| 2022 | Terri Lyne Carrington | New Standards Vol 1 | Candid |
| 2023 | Walter Smith III | Return to Casual | Blue Note |
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