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Julien Kasher is a Professor at the Guitar Department of the Berklee School of Music, where he has taught since 1996. His professional profile merges academic instruction with a vibrant career as a guitarist, composer, and recording artist, characterized by a distinctive fusion of jazz, rock, blues, funk, and classical influences. He is the founder of the Julien Kasper Band, known for albums like Flipping Time (2003), The New Imperial (2008), and Trance Groove (2009), which reflect his eclectic style and improvisational depth.
- Education: Master of Music in Jazz Studies from the University of North Texas (1995), with prior studies at the University of Miami's Jazz and Studio Music program.
- Teaching Philosophy: Emphasizes artistic originality and the integration of emotional nuance through genres like jazz, rock, blues, funk, and country.
- Performance Highlights: International Guitar Festival (London), Nattjazz Festival (Bergen), Edinburgh Jazz Festival, and Burlington International Jazz Festival. Collaborations include the Bruce Katz Band and Mighty Sam McClain.
- Instrumental Focus: Known for vintage Stratocasters, D'Pergo guitars, and high-wattage Marshall amps, emphasizing organic tone and textural experimentation.
Kasper's academic role at Berklee provides stability for his creative pursuits, allowing him to balance teaching with recording and performing. His student-centric approach draws from decades of professional experience across dive bars, jazz festivals, and studio sessions in the U.S. and Europe.
