John Stein | Among Friends & Next Gen – Jazz Guitarist on a Creative Surge

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Boston-based jazz guitarist John Stein. We catch up with him in 2025 during a prolific chapter of his career, marked by the release of two standout albums—Among Friends and Next Gen. These new recordings showcase Stein’s versatility, deep groove, and commitment to both honoring tradition and embracing fresh musical perspectives. Originally from Kansas City, John reflects on his early roots, artistic evolution, and the ever-changing landscape of the modern jazz world. With a rich background as a performer, composer, and educator, he shares insights into his creative process, the spirit behind these two albums, and what’s next in the pipeline. 🎸 Get the albums & more: johnstein.com  For More Famous Interviews:Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews:http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ER   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices