“As a musician in the Ventura County area, I have worked frequently with Guil and it has always been a pleasure. He has a highly developed ear and has the ability to captivate listeners through authentic and skillful musical expression. In addition to his talent as a bassist, he is very kind, patient and genuinely supportive of the people he works with. I couldn’t recommend him enough.”
— Scott Cooper
“Guil is without a doubt one of the finest bass players I have ever played with. I have been in music for over 50+ years In Boston, New York , Los Angeles, Dublin and Italy and I can say he is one of the most musical players I have ever come across. He is a gift to the central coast of California. Go hear him! Go study with him! Simply the finest.”
— Brad Strickland
“Guil Juliao has made me a better musician. Whenever I listen to him I learn something new, and whenever I play with him I learn even more. He shifts among upright, electric, and fretless electric bass (and guitar!) with ease and grace, bringing his own unique sense of swing, intonation, and rock-solid time to any genre — funk, hard bop, rock, salsa, bossa, ballads, you name it. Guil is the only guy I know who could sub in a German polka band and get the whole crowd on its feet doing a conga line around the beer hall. Also: nice guy!”
— Monte Montgomery
“Guil is one of the most technically proficient and culturally informed bass players I’ve ever heard live! He understands the true purpose of the bass while having a confident grasp on melodic vocabulary, extended technique and upper harmonic structure that informs even his most rudimentary decisions. Not to mention he is the sweetest guy I could ever ask for. I am so thankful to have Guil in my life as musical colleague as well as a friend and I hope many others get the chance to say the same thing too!”
— Tyler Hammond
“Guil is an amazing player and it’s always a joy to hear him and to play with him!!”
— K e v i n S u F u k a g a w a
“Guil is one of Southern California’s premier musicians. As a staple member of my original music project, his presence in the group cannot be overstated. His feel, musicality, and technical prowess make him one of the finest musicians I have ever shared a stage with. Guil is remarkably versatile, mastering any style or repertoire with ease. He is not only an incredible musician but also an outstanding individual who brings genuine joy and positivity to the music community.”
