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Trevor Rabin: Jacaranda

Read "Jacaranda" reviewed by Ian Patterson

by Ian Patterson
October 27, 2012

It's been 23 years since Can't Look Away (Elektra Records, 1989), guitarist Trevor Rabin's previous solo album of original material, and 18 years since his departure from Yes. Rabin's relatively low profile since reflects his immersion in composing almost 40 film soundtracks. Jacaranda is a dazzling offering that showcases Rabin's virtuosity in numerous styles, drawing from bluegrass, metal, classical and the progressive rock/pop which effectively launched Yes' multi-platinum comeback in '83. There's much to marvel at and it begs the ...