A leading guitarist of his generation, Grammy Award winning “Matthew  Stevens’ singular style dissolves the demarcation lines between jazz, rock  and ambient music.” (Mojo****) Stevens’ music is “honest and soulful”  (Pitchzfork) and is described as “music (that) advances the ideals of  modern jazz”. (WBGO)   

In addition to his critically acclaimed solo albums, Woodwork, Preverbal, Pittsburgh and In Common 1, 2 and 3 with Walter Smith III, Stevens’ songs  and guitar playing are featured on over 70 recordings including those by  Christian Scott atunde Adjuah, Esperanza Spalding, Terri Lyne Carrington, Dave Douglas, Next Collective, Sean Jones, Linda May Han Oh, Harvey  Mason, and Anna B Savage.  

Stevens has performed at top venues and festivals all over the world with  his groups as well as being a featured performer with artists from Chris Thile to Gustavo Dudamel. His performances have been lauded in  Billboard,The Fader, The Guardian, Guitar Player Magazine, Jazz Times,  Mojo, NPR, New York Times, Pitchfork, PopMatters, Stereogum, Vice  Noisey and more. 

As a producer, Stevens worked on Esperanza Spalding’s groundbreaking  album Exposure, and her Grammy Award winning album 12 Little Spells. He also co - produced and performed on Terri Lyne Carrington’s Grammy nominated album Waiting Game and Grammy Award winning New  Standards. Most recently, Stevens produced I Am A Pilgrim, Doc Watson at  100, which features artists including Valerie June, Dolly Parton, Rosanne  Cash, Marc Ribot, Bill Frisell, and Steve Earle. 

Stevens is an Associate Professor at Berklee College of Music in Boston,  MA.