Effective period / Period of releases: 2000

Members: Bobbi Holt, Jeffrey Scott (3), Vic Samalot

For over 15 years, (1995-2010) Rare Blend’s music resonates with purists as well as those who embrace a progressive multi-genre approach to original instrumental music. Pulling from a variety of influences and musical styles, Rare Blend continues to receive favorable press reviews, and radio airplay, performing at a variety of concerts and outdoor festivals, and have been invited to be included on regional and national compilation discs.

Rare Blend recorded 5 albums receiving rave reviews regionally and worldwide from major publications such as All About Jazz, Jazz Review.com,, Progression Magazine, and more..... They have shared bills or have opened for the likes of David Sanborn, Special EFX, Ozric Tentacles, Tunnels, Dark Star Orchestra, Kevin Eubanks, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Spyro Gyra, Frogg Cafe, Los Lobos, and others...