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Matthew Stevens (born 8 January 1982) is a jazz guitarist and composer.〔 == Biography == Stevens was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and studied piano and guitar at a young age. Since graduating from Berklee College of Music in 2004, Stevens has established himself in the contemporary jazz scene performing and recording with numerous artists including Christian Scott, Terri Lyne Carrington, and Esperanza Spalding. Regarded to be one of "most exciting up-and-coming jazz guitarists" in his generation, Stevens was placed in the Rising Star Guitar Category of the 63rd Annual DownBeat Critics Poll. His performances have been esteemed by numerous publications including ''Down Beat'', NPR, Jazz Times, ''Billboard'', and the ''New York Times''. His debut album as a leader, ''Woodwork'', received stellar reviews from critics including ''Down Beat'', All About Jazz and the Ottawa Citizen. ''LA Weekly'' describes the album as "an amalgamation of modern jazz and neo-fusion elements which showcase...sonic versatility and savvy producing chops". Stevens has toured extensively in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia, South Africa, and South America. He is also a member of the adjunct faculty at the New School and has taught workshops at the Maryland Summer Jazz Workshop, USC, and Berklee College of Music. Stevens currently resides in New York City, New York〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Matthew Stevens (musician)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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