Julien Kasper
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
