Matthew Stevens

Matthew Stevens is a Canadian-born jazz guitarist known for his thoughtful, modern approach to the instrument and his work across a variety of progressive jazz projects. Based in New York City, Stevens has earned acclaim for both his solo work and collaborations, especially with artists like Esperanza Spalding and Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah. A graduate of the Berklee College of Music, Stevens blends traditional jazz vocabulary with contemporary textures and grooves, often incorporating effects and layered sounds that give his music a cinematic feel.

In addition to his solo albums, Matthew Stevens is one half of the "In Common" collaborative series alongside saxophonist Walter Smith III, featuring rotating lineups of top-tier players like Terri Lyne Carrington and Kris Davis. His releases, such as "Alberta" and "Pittsburgh," showcase his versatility as both a composer and guitarist, moving easily between lyrical solo lines and dense harmonic landscapes. With a reputation as one of the most inventive voices in modern jazz guitar, Stevens continues to push genre boundaries while staying rooted in deep musicality.