Kevin performs solo compositions on acoustic instruments of his own inventions: the 36-string Double Contraguitar, 30-string Contra-Alto guitar, and the 15-string Extended Classical guitar. These instruments have a symphonic depth, with deep harmonic densities. "Otherworld" is at once an emotional and intellectual work. Press quotes: "...the inventive genius of Massachusetts, acoustic mastermind Kevin Kastning." - All About Jazz magazine (US) "Kevin Kastning earns his spurs once again as the reigning modern guitarist in the country." - Midwest Record Magazine (US) "I enjoyed listening to your CDs. I like your style and the music has an intriguing atmosphere." - Steve Hackett "I consider Kevin a painter of magic, beautiful dark notes." - Leonardo Pavkovic; MoonJune Records "With the release of these two very guitar-centric albums, Kevin Kastning sets a new standard for the guitar world..." - Music Web Express Magazine, Nov. 2012 "Kevin Kastning keeps expanding as a guitar phenomenon...." FAME Magazine; October 2012 "Revered guitarist Kevin Kastning....celebrated acoustic guitar wizard Kastning...." - JazzTimes Magazine "Anyone reading this should seek out Kevin's work, as it is extraordinary and unlike anything you have heard before. Kevin is one of the deepest guitarists I've ever encountered." - Barry Cleveland; editor, Guitar Player Magazine "Kevin's music, both solo and in tandem with other talented musicians, creates a bedrock of "aural familiarity" using the classic sound of the acoustic guitar while seamlessly taking the listener into his impressionistic compositional world of alternative tunings, phrasings, and tonality." - Joel Krutt; WHUS-FM “An amazing player; completely original. I've never heard anything like his music.” - Dominic Miller (guitarist with Sting) "Kevin is the most modern guitarist in America." - Sándor Szabó "Kastning is a pioneer in modern acoustic guitar composition." - Yankee Magazine