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Rare Blend: Infinity

by John W. Patterson
February 1, 2000

Having previously reviewed Rare Blend's self-titled EP release, I see they have added well over 25:00 worth of new tunes. It seems they also dropped a slow tune, “Isabella" this release. It is worth repeating that Rare Blend is Vic Samalot on guitar, Bobbi Holt on keys, Jeff Scott on bass, Paul Stranahan on drums, and Tom Doggett guesting on sax. This is guitar-driven, jazzy, funked up, fusion-ish jam. Samalot stretches amply as many of the compositions are primarily written ...