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Matthew Stevens, one of the most important figures in contemporary jazz guitar, Grammy Award-winning guitarist and producer, releases his self-titled album, which he considers the culmination of his mid-career work! He seamlessly blends acoustic and electric elements, delivering a sound that transcends genres such as jazz and alternative. A wide range of musicians from veterans such as Terri Lyne Carrington (Dr) and Jeff Parker (G) participate as guest musicians, as well as up-and-coming artists such as Joel Ross (Vib), Anna B. Savage and Corey King (Vo). 1. Take Heart 2. Hazy (intro) 3. Hazy 4. SLMS 5. 1000 Times 6. Edgewood 7. Who Does She Hope To Be? 8. Born of Silence 9. Alberta 10. The Air Is Thick Matthew Stevens is a jazz guitarist born in Toronto, Canada in 1982. He graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2004. Since then, he has been based in New York, participating in tours and albums by Christian Scott, a fellow Berklee alumnus. He has also been active in albums and live performances by other important figures in contemporary jazz, such as Terri Lyne Carrington and Walter Smith III. He also participated in the production of Esperanza Sporting's Grammy Award-winning album "12 Little Spells." As a leader, he has consistently released albums such as "Woodwork" (2015), "Preverbal" (2017), and "Pittsburgh" (2021). His albums, which are produced using various approaches such as modern jazz, fusion, ambient, and acoustic, have always received high praise. He has participated in more than 70 albums to date, and boasts a brilliant career with three Grammy nominations and one win, including producing Doc Watson's 100th birthday commemorative album "I Am a Pilgrim." He has worked with renowned producers such as Quincy Jones and also teaches at Berklee College of Music.
