JOHN STURINO is…

…A World-Class Drummer…

…who performs regularly with the Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Small Group and Big Band, Summer Camargo, Miho Hazama’s m_unit, Robert Edwards Big Band, Jennifer Wharton' & BONEgasm, and his own jazz-chamber ensemble BLOW GLOBE. Sturino has three records of his own, including his upcoming release ‘Crossboro Still Life’ (Fall 2026) on Modus Op Music.

…A Distinguished Arranger…

…who has arranged and orchestrated works for artists, ensembles, and projects across the globe, including Cécile McLauren Salvant, Michael Mayo, Philip Dizack, The Danish Radio Big Band, The Swiss Jazz Orchestra Basel, and AAA video game publishers.

…An Eminent Composer…

…having composed for a multitude of works. Sturino was awarded the David Baker Prize from the Ravinia Steans Institute for his work ‘A Boundless Design’ (2025), which fuses both jazz and classical string quartets together for a uniquely refined sound. Sturino was awarded the Chamber Music America New Jazz Works grant in July 2024 for his work composing with BLOW GLOBE.

Sturino is a graduate of The University of North Texas (B.M. Jazz Studies Drumset; M.M. Jazz Arranging & Composition) and The Juilliard School (Artists Diploma, Jazz Studies).

Sturino is a Yamaha Drum Set Artist, Prologix Artist, and a Vic Firth Educational Artist.

…A Dedicated Educator…

…having taught and worked with students around the world. Sturino has been faculty at programs such as Stanford Jazz Workshop, Birch Creek Big Band Jazz Academy, Joye in Aiken Summer Jazz Camp, Carroll Senior High School Jazz Band, and the Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra Jazz Program. Sturino is a member of the Percussive Arts Society (PAS) Drumset Committee, contributing to the organizations educational agenda regarding drum set.