John Stein

John Stein, is a jazz guitarist, born and raised in Kansas City. His education includes a Bachelor of Music from Boston, Massachusetts' Berklee College of Music, where he is now (2004) 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.

• Portraits and Landscapes (JRCD 20029); released in 2000 on Jardis Records (a European jazz guitar label); featured Larry Goldings on piano and organ, Bill Thompson on reeds, Keala Kaumeheiwa on bass, and Greg Conroy on drums.

• Conversation Pieces (JRCD 20140); released in 2002 on Jardis Records; featured David "Fathead" Newman.