{"title":"Matthew Stevens","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"pittsburgh","title":"Pittsburgh","description":"\u003cp\u003eHe may not have known it before, but Toronto-born, New York-based guitarist Matthew Stevens, prized for his forceful, distinctive electric sound was an ideal candidate to make an album fully devoted to solo acoustic guitar: the intimate, unadorned, straightforwardly titled \u003ci\u003ePittsburgh\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeptember 2020, Stevens was hunkering down in his wife's family's hometown of Pittsburgh, while navigating his way through the crisis. He had with him a vintage Martin 00-17, a small-body mahogany guitar. Practicing daily on the Martin, he began generating a series of short song \"starts\" - ideas and sketches he thought might lead somewhere. Then one rainy Pittsburgh day, Stevens' bike slid out from under him and he broke his right elbow. Rather than getting derailed musically, he became immersed in a creative process that led straight to \u003ci\u003ePittsburgh\u003c\/i\u003e: a document of those short song \"starts\" from the notebook, now hatched as completed compositions. \"Playing this music became a big part of my rehab,\" Stevens recalls. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the album took shape, it became clear to Stevens that he was headed in the direction of a wholly unaccompanied recital, with no overdubs or sound layering of any kind. Just him and this special Martin, two Neumann U89 mics and enough peace of mind across two separate sessions to make \u003ci\u003ePittsburgh\u003c\/i\u003e the triumph that it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe has made vital contributions to groups led by Dave Douglas, Linda May Han Oh, Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, Ben Williams and more. With tenor saxophonist Walter Smith III he co-leads the In Common collective. Stevens has also amassed many credits beyond the jazz world, collaborating on forthcoming releases by Anna B Savage, Jamila Woods, Tyler Armes (Murdagang) and Berlin-based electronic artist Robag Wruhme.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whirlwind Recordings","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP","offer_id":50475618533707,"sku":"1133245","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50475618107723,"sku":"1133244","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/d1309de3-dff5-4432-91e0-f8f244d7f1a0_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727448299"},{"product_id":"matthew-stevens","title":"Matthew Stevens","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith his self-titled new album 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 \"who’s who\" of modern icons, including Esperanza Spalding, Christian Scott Atunde Adjuah, Harvey Mason, and Walter Smith III. 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 genre-blurring 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 rising visionaries 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 jazz’s most essential voices.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Candid","offers":[{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":56566888989003,"sku":"R0775-7069","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":56566889021771,"sku":"R0775-2029","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/unnamed-2026-02-19T102902.585.jpg?v=1771496949"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/matthew-stevens.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}