"Julien Kasper again proves he is one of the finer rock guitar instrumentalists around. He’s got great chops and feel and
unquestionable tone. In fact, the sounds of the guitars are damn near perfect. And best of all, the compositions here are well-written...
A surefire frontrunner on this year’s instrumental list." — John Heidt, Vintage Guitar, Sept 2006 Review of The New Imperial
"Kasper displays... righteous control, dead-on phrasing, progressive composition and savvy ears. This guy is really, really good!" — Guitar
Player Magazine
"Kasper's playing is authoritative & adventurous. With forays into jazz phrasing and high-octane blues, his melodic attack combines
equal parts of Jeff Beck and Hendrix channeled through monumental tone..."
— Guitarist Magazine, June 2006
Preview and purchase tracks from Julien's CDs, The New Imperialand Flipping Time.
(Double-click the track name to preview)
With The
New Imperial , an entirely instrumental offering, Julien not only flaunts his blistering guitar chops but also crafts memorable
melodies and grooves. On occasions there are elements reminiscent of "Blow by Blow" era Jeff Beck and "Band
of Gypsies" Hendrix, interwoven with Julien's individual jazz leanings.
Once again bucking trends of digital editing and excessive production, The New Imperial was recorded live
in studio to analog tape.
"As a rock guitar album, it's at the top of the heap... an enjoyable album that combines outstanding playing with
a strong rock spirit."
— George D. Graham, WVIA-FM, Nov. 1, 2006
Julien Kasper is an extraordinary guitarist who tempers his fiery playing with an unerring sense of melody and composition. His
music blends elements of rock, blues and jazz with natural flow and passionate intensity. The New Imperial,
the latest release from the Julien Kasper Band, continues to garner critical acclaim and radio airplay.
Welcome to JulienKasper.com
Official website of Nugene Records recording artist Julien Kasper.
Upcoming Julien Kasper Gigs:
The
Lily Pad
Inman Square
1353 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA
ALL-AGES VENUE
Date: Thursday, August 14, 2008
Time: 7:30 pm
There are numerous nice bars and restaurants
in Inman Square, so go out for a bite and/or a drink then come check out our set. Creative music is moving to places like this. Please show
your support for live music in alternative venues!
Acquired
by Berklee College of Music in 1972, the Berklee Performance Center has undergone extensive renovation resulting in a technically advanced,
acoustically superior venue. The BPC is easily accessible by public
transportation, with parking available
in neighboring garages. The box office is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
We've added SNOCAP players to this site so you can immediately preview and purchase Julien's tunes. If you want to help spread
the word, you can even click the "Spread the Word" link on the player and copy the HTML to paste the player into your own site
or mySpace page.
Visit the Downloads page for Flash & YouTube video links
Listen online to Julien Kasper interviewed by Greg Martin. Visit the Downloads page for links
MySpace
You can listen to some tunes from The New Imperial and Flipping Time and leave your
comments on the Julien Kasper Band's MySpace page: www.myspace.com/julienkasperband
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