Swiss guitarist Louis Matute is no stranger to the European jazz scene. His mixed heritage – a Honduran father and a German mother – gave his musical development a vibrant color. With his Louis Matute Large Ensemble, consisting of a close-knit group of young French-Swiss musicians, he explores the colorful sonic universe of his roots, where jazz, Latin American influences, and narrative depth come together. In 2026, Dolce Vita was released, an album that came to life in the renowned La Frette Studios, just outside Paris. It became a layered and personal record in which his characteristic melodic sensitivity and rich arrangements take center stage. Matute's music has also been shaped by travels to Cuba, Honduras, and Brazil, among others, and gains extra weight from a deep-rooted family story of exile and identity. Live, this translates into an intense and dynamic interplay, supported by strong soloists and an organic group sound.
