Rare Blend's latest album, Evolution Theory, is a solid, impressive effort that highlights its diversity and musical precision...(Mick Skidmore / Relix Magazine - New York, NY)
What a blessing to have so much talent in one band and have the ability to be so flexible. If you enjoy prog-rock and jazz or any combination thereof this CD is your ticket to paradise..(MuzikMan - Associate Writer / MusicDish)
Versatility, Thy name is Rare Blend. Working a rainbow spectrum of styles and doing them all justice, this band truly delivers on its name. First Rate!...(Alex S. Johnson / Progression Magazine - Lowell, MA)
"Evolution Theory" is a great CD and it should appeal to fans of the modern jazz-fusion genre and may even win over some who are not familiar with this style as well. Great recording, great CD! (Jeff Holton / 1340 Magazine - Aurora, NY)
A more apropos name would be hard to find for this Cleveland-based (mostly) instrumental quartet that blends rock, jazz, fusion and world music into a rare concoction of tight, colorful and unpretentious arrangements. If only all instrumental albums could sound this appealing...(Michael Popke - Sea Of Tranquility / Monroe, NY)
It's really astonishing what brilliant bands you can discover if you dig deeper and don't rely on the crap being published by most of big major companies. "Evolution Theory" should appeal to everyone who likes a good rocking mixture of Jazz Rock / Fusion with a light Latin and Funk touch. (Kristian Selm / Progressive Newsletter - Leonberg, Germany)
Elegant, subtle and groovy. I Recommend Rare Blend's "Evolution Theory". (Roland Roque / Acid Dragon Magazine - Lyon, France)
Rare Blend explores their own "Evolution Theory" by taking music and all its possibilities to another level of audio perception by combining jazz and rock to create a fusion of sound that is both bracing and multifaceted in nature.(JazzReview.com / Milwaukee, WI USA)
Very progressive and very intellectually composed. Not only does this music give you a feel good jazz vibe, but it also delivers a down and dirty rock groove. (Michael Allison - MUSICDISH.COM)
...(Rare Blend)the raw energy of one side, and the abstract melodic movements of the other.. (COLUMBUS ALIVE - Columbus,OH)
..(Infinity) is sure to cut a swath through the jazz rock field.. (ACID ATTACK MUSIC - UK)
..I was amazed how well the musicians mesh together in sharing the creative vision.. (JAZZREVIEW.COM - Milwaukee, WI)
Holt and Samalot work in an instrumental format, creating a variety of aural landscapes and musical moods. They achieved a nice blend on "Cinefusion". (GREETINGS FROM THE NORTHCOAST - Cleveland, OH)
Rare Blend's "Cinefusion" is, in my view, the best instrumental album within the framework of Neo Progressive... (Vitaly Menshikov - ProgressoR Mag / Uzbekistan)
Rare Blend's "Cinefusion" has merged the traditional guitar & keyboard style, creating a highly visual sound. (WEST SIDE LEADER - Akron, OH)
This album (Infinity) was well performed and is a great find for the avid jazz fan. You will discover a great talent here and will be anxious for more.. I know I am
(NEFARIOUS ENTERTAINMENT MAGAZINE - Milan, IL)
"Rare Blend provides a sound that's sure to freshen things up and provide a new face for the ever-changing art of instrumental music." (HUB TIMES - Hudson,OH USA)
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