Matthew Stevens - guitar
Rich Hinman - steel guitar
Simon Moullier - vibraphone
Morgan Guerin - saxophone, EWI, keyboards
Kyle Miles - electric bass
Eric Doob - drums
Album Release Show - Matt Steven's’ Self-Titled Debut Album from Candid Records
With his self-titled new album—out May 8 on Candid Records—Grammy-winning guitarist, producer, and songwriter Matthew Stevens delivers a definitive midcareer mission statement. Long recognized as one of the most thrilling and thoughtful guitarists of his generation, Stevens has built an elite reputation in music, touring and recording with a distinguished roster of modern legends, including Esperanza Spalding, Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, Harvey Mason, and Walter Smith III. As a producer, he has brought the same depth of insight to projects like I Am a Pilgrim: Doc Watson at 100, a widely acclaimed centennial tribute featuring artists such as Dolly Parton, Jerry Douglas, Steve Earle, Rosanne Cash, and Bill Frisell.
On this new release, Stevens steps fully into the spotlight, performing at the absolute peak of his powers. The music seamlessly melds acoustic and electric sonics through a mix of stylistically adventurous originals and deeply personal covers. The album features a multigenerational cast of musicians, including mentors like Terri Lyne Carrington, personal guitar heroes like Jeff Parker, and emerging innovators such as vibraphonist Joel Ross and vocalists Anna B Savage and Corey King. Co-produced by Stevens alongside Josh Johnson and Eric Doob, the record is the culmination of 20 years of craft. It reflects a period of profound personal and artistic change, ultimately bringing Stevens to “a place of optimism, excitement, and confidence” that signals a bold new chapter for one of the most important guitarists of his generation.
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