Louis Matute

Young promising guitarist from Geneva, Louis Matute is recognized for his qualities as a performer and composer. Thanks to a pronounced taste for creation, he was recognized with the release of his albums « How Great This World Can Be » (2020) and « Our Folklore » (2022), which earned him great success in the press and various distinctions. After having toured the Swiss festivals, he soon performed on the big stages of the Montreux Jazz Festival. His project Louis Matute Large Ensemble is a concept with variable geometry, a clever mix between current music and popular Latin music, leading us into a unique artistic landscape where the cohesion between the harmony and the musicians is strong. In 2019 he received the Cully Jazz Festival prize, was part of the residency program of the Artists Associated with the Abri, and won the Jazz Contreband competition. He also received the 2022 ZKB Audience Jazz Award in Zürich, the Evidence Prize of the Académie du Jazz and first place on the TSF Jazz 2022 prize list. An eclectic musician, he is a sideman for several projects with different styles, which have allowed him to perform on the most prestigious stages in Europe.