THE JULIEN KASPER BAND
Trance Groove
A graduate of the University of Miami jazz program, spawning such notable players as Pat Metheny and Bruce Hornsby, Julien Kasper is a guitar virtuoso whose instrumental excursions find equal footing in both jazz and blues without being bound to either. Kasper’s sound is a searing blend of Metheny and Steve Morse, although on tracks like “Trash Day” a hint of Jimi Hendrix enters the mix as well. Kasper wields a master’s touch even as he alternates between blazing workouts (“Milk Truck”), sinewy grooves (“Trance Groove”) and introspective musings (“Abyssinia”). A solid supporting ensemble helps elevate the energy level, while guest T Lavitz of the Dixie Dregs adds explosive organ flourishes.
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