Matthew Stevens is a NYC based jazz guitarist and composer. A native of Toronto, Canada, he began taking piano lessons as a child and switched to guitar after a few years. In middle school he joined a local rock band that played original songs as well as popular hits by bands like Nirvana and Soundgarden. He spent several summers at the University of Toronto’s jazz camp, studying with Lorne Lofsky, and ultimately moved to the United States on a scholarship to Berklee College of Music. "Woodwork", Steven's debut record released in 2015, showcases his diverse influences; his warm, robust sound; and his fluid, emotive playing at the helm of a stellar quintet featuring pianist Gerald Clayton, bassist Vicente Archer, drummer Eric Doob, and percussionist Paulo Stagnaro. Woodwork places the sound of Stevens’s guitar front and center, achieving a full-bodied resonance that captures the immersive feeling of a live concert experience. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.