Trevor Rabin Releasing New Instrumental Solo Album “Jacaranda” May 8, 2012 On Varese Vintage Records

By: Arlene R. Weiss

Trevor Rabin’s record label, Varese Vintage Records/Varese Sarabande Records, graciously informed me in an Official Press Release today, March 7, 2012, that Trevor’s greatly anticipated, new, instrumental solo album, “Jacaranda”, will be released on May 8, 2012.  “Jacaranda” is a true labor of love for Rabin, and reflects the ongoing artistic scope, vision, inventiveness, and many diverse music influences, including jazz, rock, and classical, that Trevor has continually embraced, and which continue to inform, his immense virtuosity and sublime artistry.

The multi-talented songwriter, guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, film composer, (and singer), composed all of the album’s songs, and produced and arranged “Jacaranda”.  Trevor plays all of the instruments on the album with the exception of his longtime drummer Lou Molino III who plays drums, as well as also featuring the amazing percussion of Vinnie Colaiuta and Trevor’s son Ryan who also play drums. Bassist Tal Wilkenfeld also guests on “Jacaranda” and plays on the song “Anerley Road”.  Singer Liz Constintine who previously sang on Trevor’s film score which he composed for the 2006 Kevin Costner film, “The Guardian”, sings on the track, “Rescue” which was inspired by the film.

Trevor also has a soon to be released video showcasing “Jacaranda”, which features Lou Molino III on drums and Tal Wilkenfeld on bass.

For all order and availability information for “Jacaranda”, go to Varese Vintage Records’/Varese Sarabande Records’ Official Website at:

http://www.varesesarabande.com/servlet/the-1029/Trevor-Rabin-cln–Jacaranda/Detail

http://www.varesesarabande.com/servlet/the-VARESE-VINTAGE-cln-Upcoming-Releases/Categories

© Copyright March 7, 2012 By Arlene R. Weiss-All Rights Reserved

Press Release

Jacaranda is Trevor Rabin’s first new solo project since his album Can’t Look Away. The extremely versatile Rabin covers a wide range of styles on the new album, including rock, jazz, and classical. Trevor plays all of the instruments himself, with the exception of drums on the tracks, for which he brought in noted jazz/rock drummer Vinnie Colaiuta (Sting, Frank Zappa), longtime Rabin drummer Lou Molino III, and Trevor’s son Ryan Rabin (Grouplove). He also brought in noted bass guitarist Tal Wilkenfeld (Jeff Beck, Herbie Hancock) who plays on the track “Anerley Road.” Vocalist Liz Constintine is featured on the track “Rescue,” inspired by the film The Guardian.

Trevor has long been regarded as one of the finest guitarists in the world. His collaborations include working with Seal, Michael Jackson, Manfred Mann, Tina Turner, Bob Dylan and Paul Rodgers to name a few.

Trevor Rabin is also one of the most sought-after film composers in the business. He has created music that crosses barriers and genres that have made him one of the premier composers of contemporary music. As a guitarist, keyboardist, singer, songwriter, producer or recording engineer, Trevor has established himself as a leader in the contemporary music field. Some of his most noted soundtracks include: Armageddon, Remember the Titans, National Treasure, Race to Witch Mountain, Get Smart, The Guardian and The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.

He has received numerous awards including 11 BMI Film and TV Awards, a Grammy (Best Rock Instrumental Performance for “Cinema,” from the album 90125 by Yes), a Lifetime Achievement Award (Los Angeles Music Awards), a Career Achievement Award (Temecula International Film Festival), and Gold Medal for Excellence in Film Music Award (Park City Film Festival).

Track List:

1 Spider Boogie

2 Market Street

3 Anerley Road

4 Through The Tunnel

5 The Branch Office

6 Rescue

7 Killarney 1 & 2

8 Storks Bill Geranium Waltz

9 Me And My Boy

10 Freethought

11 Zoo Lake

12 Gazania