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.

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Joe Dimino has been writing & creating in a variety of capacities since his college days at the University of Missouri-Kansas City somewhere around 1993. If you are keeping score, that would be about 29 years+. It all began at UMKCs University News as a Sports Writer & turned into a myriad of expressive avenues. Inventing poems, art, video & audio has always been in the proverbial cards.