Jan Sturiale Concerts

Experience Jan Sturiale

Jan Sturiale is a highly respected American guitarist, composer, and educator renowned for his mastery of the seven-string guitar and unique compositional voice within jazz fusion. Emerging in the 1980s, Sturiale initially gained recognition touring with jazz violinist Jean-Luc Ponty, contributing significantly to albums like *Individual Choice* (1983) and *Deception* (1984).

He subsequently launched a prolific solo career, releasing albums such as *New Horizons* (1985), *Invisible Love* (1992), and *Sturiale* (2007), consistently demonstrating virtuosic technique blended with sophisticated harmonic concepts. His style incorporates elements of jazz, rock, classical music, and world music influences.

Sturiale is also a dedicated educator, holding a long-standing position at Berklee College of Music where he’s influenced generations of guitarists. He’s published instructional materials including transcriptions and studies focused on his extended-range playing techniques. Beyond performance and teaching, Sturiale has been commissioned for numerous film scores and continues to actively perform and record. His work is characterized by complex arrangements, melodic inventiveness, and technical brilliance.