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Julien Kasper

Julien Kasper is a musician who moves seamlessly through rock, jazz, and blues with improvisational spirit, soul, and stunning virtuosity. Reviewing Julien’s 1993 demo Guitar Player Magazine raved:

The eclectic [guitarist] suggests that "John Coltrane and Miles Davis have far more in common with Hendrix and Beck than most jazz guitarists." Building his style from that perspective, Kasper displays righteous control, dead-on phrasing, progressive composition, and savvy ears ... This guy is really, really good - somebody give him a record deal quick!

Julien released his debut recording, "Flipping Time", in 2003 to critical praise. Bucking trends of digital editing and excessive production, he recorded the CD live in the studio to analog tape. Not just flaunting his blistering guitar chops, he chose to craft memorable melodies over rootsy grooves, an artistic choice that makes "Flipping Time" a CD that appeals not only to guitar players but to music lovers across a wide demographic spectrum.

The album is full of surprises... shifting styles delivered with Kasper's gorgeous tone and vibrant imagination.

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Julien Kasper: Julien Kasper

Read "Julien Kasper" reviewed by Jim Worsley


While it can be easier to tell a story through lyrics, words often fall short of the feelings and emotional journey which an artist is choosing to convey. Guitarist Julien Kasper brought together an assemblage of like-minded musicians in order to present seven of his original compositions. At the risk of redundancy the material is indeed original. The compositions are a portrait of a man's soul, captured organically with sentiment, heart, and the benefit of life experiences. Kasper's ...

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The Sound: Virtuoso jazzy blues rock guitar.

History: Berklee College of music instructor Julien Kasper is a seasoned guitarist who's gigged with many bluesmen, including Pat Ramsey and Mighty Sam McClain. On his sophomore album,The New Imperial, Kasper and his cohorts, drummer Zac Casher and bassist Blendi Dhami, gracefully cycle through rock, jazz, and blues, while always allowing their pieces to maintain a strong melodic center.

"Soul, groove, melody, tone, and the element of surprise are my priorities as a composer and an improviser," says Kasper. "As a guitarist I am coming equally from the schools of rock, jazz, and blues."

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Primary Instrument

Guitar, electric

Willing to teach

Advanced only

Credentials/Background

Professor Guitar Department Berklee College of Music Available for private instruction. Contact for current rates and availability.

Music

Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Julien Kasper

Self Produced
2023

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The New Imperial

Nugene Records
2006

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