“Rare Blend moves into 2010 as one of America’s most adventurous instrumental fusion groups!”
“Rare Blend has yet to disappoint, and from the looks of things, this seasoned quartet intends to do anything but.”
“Amazing musicianship, impressive jams, and the dynamic and progressive arsenal of songs – 14 in all. At 73 minutes – RB's "SESSIONS" is a fully loaded production.”
“RARE BLEND can proudly stand shoulder-to-shoulder with BRAND X and the best of the progressive/jazz/fusion groups, and “Sessions” is as good as anything recorded by their peers. Highly recommended to aficionados of fusion and improvisational jam bands". (Joseph Shingler - Prognaut.com)”
“Both “jazz” and “jam band” in nature, Rare Blend's CD Sessions is an exercise in the “single-take” mentality that has become one of the band’s trademarks.”
" I’d highly recommend this to fans of fusion and fusion based prog rock. It’s a great set."
“What a supremely tight, high energy performance yesterday evening at The Beachland Ballroom. Incredible band!”
“These tracks exhibit the band’s knack for agreeable pacing and smart use of breathing space. In competently mining the heady realms of Return to Forever, Mahavishnu Orchestra, etc., Rare Blend joins exclusive company.””
“Rare Blend was one of the best shows I have seen at Orion Studios in Baltimore. ”
“I recently took a trip to Cleveland and happened upon a radio station ( 89.3 ) I believe, and heard some of your music. I was blown away. It is refreshing to hear that it is still as alive as it was then! ”
“Great show... Rare Blend is my favorite thing about Cleveland.”
“Rare Blend takes a metaphorical journey on its new CD. The disc on the whole is a heady experiment and as always, the band combines bites of fusion, progressive rock, and funk. ”
“This is as tasty as fusion gets - very structured, very "lyrical" for a mostly instrumental work, plus liberal rock moves to give it added weight and kick. "Stops Along The Way" stays on track for a delightful ride”
"Stops Along The Way" is an album I will certainly revisit in the future. Recommended!