by George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly Rachel Therrien plays trumpet and composes most of the material here for a collection of Latin passions, dances and serenades. Along with 5, count ‘em, 5 percussionists, you get Ramon Berrocal/dr, Javier Pinto/b, Carlos Peralta/g, Holman Alvarez/p, Jacobo Velez/sax, Mauro Castillo/tb and Santiago Jimenez/tres sharing in creating a mood … Read More
by Raul da Gama, World Music Report For the wonderful Québécoise musician Rachel Therrien, stepping out of her comfort zone of her Jazz-inspired quintet, Afro-Colombian music must have been a rather beckoning challenge. But like everything the trumpeter is known to do, she immersed herself in it body and soul. The result is a vivid … Read More
by Mike Greenblatt, Goldmine Magazine 2017 is shaping of to be “The Year Of The Woman.” Don’t even ask. Just accept it. With that said, let me introduce you to trumpeter/composer/arranger/band leader Rachel Therrien. Her “Pensamiento: Proyecto Columbia” on the Free Run Artists Productions label sizzles and pops like frying bacon in a pan. This … Read More
by James Nadal, All About Jazz The music of Colombia is as unique as the geographical layout of the country itself. Having two distinct coastal expanses divided by the Isthmus of Panama, the Caribbean or eastern Atlantic region, and the western Pacific region; each offering a diverse blend of musical styles and rhythms, representing the … Read More
By Roberto Binda, Argonauta Magazine La trombettista canadese Rachel Therrien arriva al terzo album in proprio con questo imperdibile progetto latin Jazz dal titolo “Pensamiento”, immersione totale nei ritmi colombiani, dal Curralao al Mapale, dall’Abosao al Tamborito in un percorso che porta dal Pacifico all’Atlantico. Le registrazioni sono state effettuate in soli quattro giorni al Quantica Music … Read More
by Chip Boaz, Latin Jazz Corner Our featured track this week comes from the latest album by trumpet player Rachel Therrien, Pensamiento: Proyecto Colombia. Therrien hails from Canada, where she has established a strong career around jazz, with a deep connection to Latin music. Previously to releasing Pensamiento, Therrien has two fantastic albums that are … Read More
