Matteo Prefumo (b. April 8, 1991, Genoa, Italy) is an internationally acclaimed jazz guitarist and composer known for his distinctive sound, virtuosity, and deep musical sensitivity. His journey with the guitar began at the age of three, inspired by his father, and by eight, he was teaching himself by studying the works of Pat Metheny, Michael Brecker, and Jimi Hendrix. At 15, he began formal training under Alessio Menconi and later refined his artistry with some of the world’s most influential jazz musicians, including Kurt Rosenwinkel, Antonio Sánchez, Peter Bernstein. 

Matteo’s exceptional talent quickly gained recognition. In 2012, he won the Tiberio Nicola Award as Best Jazz Guitarist at the International Jazz Festival of La Spezia. The following year, he earned the Jimmy Woode Award for Best Jazz Guitar Player.

His career as a bandleader has seen him leading both trio and quartet formations, while also collaborating with renowned artists. He has performed alongside jazz luminaries such as Joe Locke, Seamus Blake, Eddie Gomez, Joe LaBarbera, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Jeff Berlin, Leo Genovese, Dado Moroni, Peter Bernstein, George Garzone, and many others. Notably, he has been part of the Tony Monaco Trio. 

In addition to his live performances, Matteo is an award-winning composer. His works have been recognized in top-tier competitions, such as the International Songwriting Competition (2^nd Prize – Instrumental Category, 2023) and the 2025 ISJAC Rule Beasley Prize in Jazz Leadsheet Composition.