Matthew Stevens
Woodwork
Album · Contemporary Jazz · 2015 · Whirlwind Recordings
Through his electrifying work with the likes of Esperanza Spalding, Terri Lyne Carrington, and Christian Scott, Matthew Stevens has become one of the world’s most exciting up-and-coming jazz guitarists. The stunning Woodwork—which marks his eagerly- awaited debut as a bandleader—places Stevens’ immense melodic gifts and deceptively intricate playing on full display. While “Sunday” is a sumptuous reimagining of David Bowie’s atmospheric 2002 original, the album’s haunting title track crackles with spirited interplay and a timeless folk-inspired melody.
Woodwork
Matthew Stevens
Through his electrifying work with the likes of Esperanza Spalding, Terri Lyne Carrington, and Christian Scott, Matthew Stevens has become one of the world’s most exciting up-and-coming jazz guitarists. The stunning Woodwork—which marks his eagerly- awaited debut as a bandleader—places Stevens’ immense melodic gifts and deceptively intricate playing on full display. While “Sunday” is a sumptuous reimagining of David Bowie’s atmospheric 2002 original, the album’s haunting title track crackles with spirited interplay and a timeless folk-inspired melody.
