John Sturino | Award-Winning NYC Composer & Drummer on Blow Globe & Jazz Innovation

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with award-winning NYC-based composer, drummer, bandleader, and educator John Sturino. We caught up with him in 2025 to discuss his dynamic new album Blow Globe, a genre-blending work that fuses instrumental jazz, classical textures, electronic elements, and singer-songwriter sensibilities.The project—recipient of the 2024 Chamber Music America New Jazz Works Grant—features a 13-piece ensemble and showcases Stern's fearless creativity and musical depth. From his early days in Wisconsin to his thriving life in New York City’s jazz and new music scenes, John shares insights on his journey, his process, and what this album means in today’s ever-evolving music landscape.🎶 Get the album & more: https://johnsturino.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/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dhThe Home of Famous Interviews:http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ER   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.