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Kaspar Jalily

Guitarist / Composer

Kaspar Jalily (سهند جلیلی), born in France to an Iranian father and a Dutch mother, began playing piano at the age of 6 and learned classical guitar at 14.

This early start established a solid technical foundation that allowed him to develop his unique guitar style, earning him several prestigious accolades, including:

1st prize in Rhythm Guitar and 2nd prize in Rock Guitar in the “Six String Theory” 2018 competition created by Lee Ritenour.

• Winner of the “Trade it All” competition by Cory Henry, leading to a live performance with the artist.

He also received two Grammy nominations, in 2022 for his work with Muni Long and in 2023 with Adam Blackstone.

Kaspar’s expertise has been recognized internationally, with features in Guitar Magazine Japan, Top Guitar, and Guitare Xtreme Magazine, among others. Dedicated to honing his craft, Kaspar graduated with honors in Music Business in Paris.

In addition to his work with international artists, Kaspar is active in the French music scene as a music director and side-man for mainstream artists, including Soolking, Soprano, Louane, Tiakola, Eva, Jungeli, and Bianca Costa.

In 2020, Kaspar partnered with Vola Guitars to release his Signature guitar model, the Vola KJM, which received acclaim in major publications like Premier Guitar and Guitar World.

He has also collaborated with brands such as Puma and Red Bull, demonstrating that musicians remain central to popular culture.

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