Matthew Stevens (musician)
| Matthew Stevens | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Matt Stevens |
| Born | January 8, 1982 |
| Origin | Toronto, Canada |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
| Instruments | Guitar |
| Labels | Whirlwind Recordings, Crystal Math Music Group |
| Associated acts | Terri Lyne Carrington, Christian Scott, Esperanza Spalding |
| Website |
mattstevensmusic |
Matthew Stevens (born 8 January 1982) is a jazz guitarist and composer.[1]
Biography
Stevens was born 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 U.S., 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]
Discography
As a leader
Woodwork was released was on May 26, 2015 under Whirlwind Recordings. He is joined by pianist and fellow NEXT Collective member Gerald Clayton, bassist Vicente Archer, drummer Eric Doob, and percussionst Paulo Stagnaro.[15]
As a sideman
| Year | Artist | Album | Label | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Christian Scott | Rewind That | Concord Music Group | Jazz, Music, Dance, Pop, House |
| 2007 | Christian Scott | Anthem | Concord Music Group | Jazz, Contemporary Jazz, Fusion |
| 2008 | Christian Scott | Christian Scott - Live At Newport | Concord Music Group | Jazz, Contemporary Jazz |
| 2009 | Walter Smith III & Mark Small | Bronze | Fresh Sound Records | Jazz |
| 2010 | Jacky Terrasson | Push | Concord Music Group | Jazz |
| 2010 | Christian Scott | Yesterday You Said Tomorrow | Concord Music Group | Jazz, Contemporary Jazz |
| 2011 | Ben Williams | State Of Art | Concord Music Group | Jazz, Hip-Hop/Rap, Crossover Jazz |
| 2011 | Sean Jones | No Need For Words | Mack Avenue Records II | |
| 2012 | ERIMAJ | Conflict Of A Man | Don't Cry Recordings | Jazz, R&B |
| 2012 | Christian Scott | Christian aTunde Adjuah | Concord Music Group | Jazz |
| 2013 | NEXT Collective | Cover Art | Concord Music Group | Jazz |
| 2013 | Chris Turner | Lovelife Is A Challenge | Love Child | R&B/Soul |
| 2013 | Chet Doxas | Dive | Addo Records | Jazz |
| 2013 | Leron Thomas | Whatever | Independent | Jazz |
| 2014 | Harvey Mason | Chameleon | Concord Music Group | Jazz, R&B/Soul, Crossover Jazz |
| 2014 | Walter Smith III | Still Casual | Independent | Jazz |
| 2015 | Justin Kauflin | Dedication | Qwest Records | Jazz |
| 2015 | Michael Oien | And Now | Fresh Sound Records | Jazz |
| 2015 | Ben Williams | Coming Of Age | Concord Jazz | Jazz |
| 2015 | Christian Scott | Stretch Music (Introducing Elena Pinderhughes) | Ropeadope | Jazz, World |
| 2016 | Esperanza Spalding | Emily's D+Evolution | Concord Music Group | Alternative |
References
- 1 2 3 "Matthew Stevens @ All About Jazz". Retrieved 27 August 2015.
- ↑ "Christian Scott and Matt Stevens perform on stage at Royal Festival...". Retrieved 31 August 2015.
- ↑ Ltd, Headley Brothers. "Review: Terri Lyne Carrington at Montreux". www.jazzjournal.co.uk. Retrieved 31 August 2015.
- ↑ Chinen, Nate (17 May 2015). "Review: Esperanza Spalding Recalls the Creativity of Youth in New Songs". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 31 August 2015.
- ↑ "DownBeat | 63rd Critics Poll Rising Star". www.downbeat.com. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
- ↑ "DownBeat | "Matthew Stevens In Due Time"". www.downbeat.com. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
- ↑ "Matthew Stevens Group: Live At Berklee". Retrieved 20 September 2015.
- ↑ "Jazz Articles: Matthew Stevens: Leading From Within - By Giovanni Russonello — Jazz Articles". jazztimes.com. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
- ↑ "Billboard CD reviews: Taylor Swift, T-Pain - Reuters". mobile.reuters.com. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
- ↑ "Matthew Stevens Group - Events in NYC - Arts and Entertainment Guide - NYTimes". www.nytimes.com. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
- ↑ "DownBeat | Digital Edition | August 2015". www.downbeat.com. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
- ↑ "Matthew Stevens: Woodwork". Retrieved 20 September 2015.
- ↑ "Matthew Stevens CD reviewed". Retrieved 20 September 2015.
- ↑ "The Matt Stevens Group". L.A. Weekly. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
- ↑ "DownBeat Magazine Editor's picks (May 2015)". www.downbeat.com. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
- ↑ "Matthew Stevens | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 20 September 2015.