Active years 2010 - present
Victor's solo project began in 2010. Reinventing his sound and brand, Victor switched from electric to acoustic guitar and this time called upon his Latin roots but kept his fusion sensibilities by incorporating the fundamentals of Jazz, Rock and World elements. He also added looping technology to his gear expanding writing and soloing ideas.
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Active years 2010 - present
Mind Lab Music is the brainchild of musicians Bobbi Holt (keyboards, bass) and Victor Samalot (guitars). MLM is an incredibly creative music project tapping into diverse musical influences found in Ambient, Chill, and World genres.
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Active years 1995 - 2010,
Rare Blend (Victor Samalot / Bobbi Holt - founding musicians), was born from a working relationship in a local music production house in Cleveland, Ohio. In between music projects, the two wrote instrumental music in the Jazz, Rock and Fusion genres with a progressive edge.
Expansion of Rare Blend to a quartet in 1998, and includes the outstanding musical artistry of
Paul Stranahan, Jeff Scott, Vince Broncaccio and Ivan George.
The music of Rare Blend continues to resonate with all who embrace progressive multi-genre instrumental music. RB’s music drips with atmosphere, somehow familiar and brand new at the same time.
Rare Blend recorded 5 albums received rave reviews regionally and worldwide from major publications such as All About Jazz, Jazz Review.com, 20th Century Guitar magazine, Progression Magazine, Relix Magazine, Akron Beacon Journal, The Plain Dealer, Cleveland Scene, and many more...
Rare Blend also shared bills or 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.
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