John Stein

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John Stein, is a jazz guitarist, born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. His education includes a Bachelor of Music from Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, where he is an assistant professor.

Musical Background

Stein associates with such Boston jazz musicians as Bill Pierce, John LaPorta, and Bob Freedman. He has performed onstage with David "Fathead" Newman, Lou Donaldson, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Johnny Vidacovich, and Idris Muhammid. He has also performed concerts in Europe, conducting tours in Germany, France and Switzerland, as well as in the United States. Stein's compositions and performances are a range of jazz, including blues, bebop, bossas, and swing.

Discography

  • Hustle Up! (KFW 172); released in 1995 on Tightly Knit Records (a subsidiary of Knitting Factory Works).
  • Green Street (AL 73158); released in 1999 on A-Records; featured David "Fathead" Newman.
  • Conversation Pieces (JRCD 20140); released in 2002 on Jardis Records; featured David "Fathead" Newman.

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