THE EP Features Milton Fletcher on Hammond B3 and Jamire Williams on Drums.
Influences
Matthew is one of the finest guitarists i've ever heard. His conception, touch, time feel and jazz vocabulary put him in the top 1% of all guitarists with whom i have worked.
-Rick Peckham, Assistant Chair, Guitar Dept. Berklee College of Music
The audience, mostly student musicians, hung onto every wandering story and Miles-ian blast he had to offer, and were entranced by guitarist Matthew Stevens’ fiery lines….
- JAZZ TIMES
Stevens is given plenty of solo space and provides some dazzling fretwork (it's even more fun to watch it on the DVD).
- SOMETHING ELSE!
To hear Scott's piercing phrases set against guitarist Matthew Stevens' wide-open chords was to marvel at the empathetic connection between two keenly sensitive young musicians.
- CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Stevens, the only constant here with Scott's two discs, is another young player with plenty of potential. His growth since Anthem is unmistakable—the Scofield/Frisell/McLaughlin influences remain, but have become more fully subsumed into a personal voice that begs for a solo release of his own.
- ALL ABOUT JAZZ
guitarist Matthew Stevens delivers lovingly phrased solos……
- BILLBOARD
Jazz guitar fans have an extra treat in store Sunday -- joining Scott on stage is Matt Stevens, who almost steals the show from Scott on "Rewind That," in which most of the tracks feature the guitarist's dizzying, contemporary-sounding lines.
- THE DAILY NEWS
Guitarist Matt Stevens channels Pat Metheny's sharp, illuminating brightness in "Litany Against Fear" and "Rumor."
- CONCORD RECORDS (CHRIS SLAWECKI)
Matthew is a unique and imaginative guitarist. I'm always intrigued by his voicings and approach.
- JEFF LORBER (multiple grammy nominated keyboardist)
Lage Lund who—along with Jonathan Kreisberg, Matt Stevens and Nate Reeves—represents the next wave of guitarists behind Kurt Rosenwinkel, Adam Rogers and David Gilmore.
Matthew Stevens grew up in Toronto before graduating from the Berklee College of Music. He moved to New York City in 2006, where he has been the featured guitarist for critically acclaimed trumpeter, Christian Scott. A versatile composer and musician, Stevens has worked with many universally acclaimed musicians, and been applauded in numerous publications worldwide. He has toured extensively, and played at major jazz festivals. In 2010 Stevens will be releasing two recordings. For details on these projects, and to view a more comprehensive biography, please visit …. mattstevensmusic.com
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Hi my friend, Here my new track "Please Stay" and hope it gives you dream... Make a comment if you like and don't forget Epsilon's World cannot exist without you ;) Friendly Epsilon
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thanks a lot for accepting my invitation.If you're around, come check out what I do, I'll be playing at the DROM at 7pm with: Ben Williams, Yeissonn Villamar, Ludwig Afonso and Mauricio Herrera. All the info below...take care!! thank you for your support.
