Blistering studio album from Julien Kasper, one of the finer rock guitar instrumentalists around.

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. That's usually a major problem for records like this - without good songs it doesn't matter how good you play.

This disc covers a lot of musical ground. The JB Groove delivers as per its title with slinky chord work a la Jimmy Nolan mixed with biting leads and fat tone in the solos. All of the Years is a jazz-tinged ballad with a hint of Jeff Beck. The changes are just a little off kilter (in a good way) and volume swells add to the atmosphere. Jacket Full of Bees is a fusion tune in the best sense of the word, with elastic solos and a composition that's both hummable and memorable. The title cut is a walking blues that gets a unique take, while I am a Centuar should get an award for Goofiest Song Title of the Year. The tune itself is a marvel - a light, bluesy funk laced with chimey rhythm guitars and and well-placed wah. After a couple of minutes Kasper enters with tone that would make Eric Johnson smile before it comes back down. A surefire frontrunner on this year's instrumental list

Track Listing

• The JB Groove
• Promise
• 8 To 11
• I Am A Centaur
• About Rudy
• All Of The Years
• Sister
• Jacket Full Of Bees
• In The Fields
• The New Imperial
• Zulie
• Requiem (For Bottle)

Additional Details

Label: Nugene Records

Genre: Blues

Run Time: 60 mins

Release Date: 01/01/16

UPC: 689076613637