JON STEPHEN is live on the Broad Street Stage at the 4th Annual 2017 SLO Jazz Festival
May 20, 2017
11:15AM SET Broad Street Stage, San Luis Obispo, CA 
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“The Excitement of Flamenco, The Joy of Tropical Brazilian Guitar”
Composer/Concert Guitarist Jon Stephen

Born & raised in New Orleans, Jon Stephen is a Composer, Concert Guitarist. His performance career span’s 35+ years and includes numerous CLIO awards for his original music scores for broadcast commercials. A small sample of credits highlighting the versatility of this highly entertaining composer/performer include working with industry giants. Tito Puente, Peabo Bryson, George Howard, & Dr. John. Jon has created new, original music genres he’s titled Tropical Brazilian & Tropical Flamenco.
Jon Stephen is more than just a musician or guitarist; he is an artist and a visionary. His songs reflect emotions of love and romance that is of legend and is at the forefront of a new musical Renaissance. His music weaves an audible tapestry of joy that has astounded audiences throughout America & Europe. It is his charismatic personality and love for life that fuels his passionate rhythms and his ability to delight any and all that witness his performances. His music is reminiscent of the sultry and sensual sounds on New Orleans, of the mysterious and sexy Rio de Janeiro, and the rhythms of Latin America. The guitar playing of Jon Stephen is more than the collected notes on a string, but is the musical embodiment of the human soul, constantly transforming each time it is played. 

Jon Stephen is a true entertainer; his total involvement in his Art includes his audience. You cannot help but be swept up in the enthusiasm and passion Jon has for life and his music. Hands down, my vote for top entertainer on the Central Coast…. Sharing is Caring, SLO

I was watching you play and am so moved at how you become each song you play…..your soul is so in tune with each song. It’s amazing! You become each song you play and you play from your soul and it’s a musical sound & sight that turns heads, eyes and chairs. Just musically magical!…..Francesca Deleon

​​Learn more about Jon Stephen here: https://jonstephenmusic.wordpress.com/
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