stunning sophisticated jazz guitar John Stein – NEXT GEN: Guitartist John Stein has been reviewed many times over the years in our magazines… on his recently released album (1/31/2025), he and his bandmates (bass guitarist ED LUCIE and drummer MIKE CONNORS) give you some of the most stunning sophisticated jazz guitar you will ever hear; check it out first…
You can also enjoy (over 60) video performances when you SUBSCRIBE to John’s YouTube channel… I’ve been there for over a decade now.
Ed’s bass opens the totally engaging 5:09 opener, “AJ“, a song John wrote for his energetic granddaughter… driving and penetrating minor blues that will wind up on your all-times favorite list, as it did mine!
One of the most exciting features of John’s magical jazz guitar playing is that it’s never over-stated, and always full of raw energy, as evidenced on my choice for personal favorite of the eleven exciting tunes he offers up for your jazz journey, the 6:00 “Lideanna“, composed for another of his granddaughters… beautiful bossa-nova that certainly merits an award.
I give John and his trio a MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED rating, with an “EQ” (energy quotient) score of 4.99. Get more information on John’s website, or purchase the album on Amazon.