FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Award-Winning Trumpeter Rachel Therrien Announces New Album, Mi Hogar II, Out March 7, 2025
TORONTO, ON – February 2025 – Renowned trumpeter, composer, and bandleader Rachel Therrien is set to release her eighth album, Mi Hogar II, on March 7, 2025, via Lula World Records. A continuation of her acclaimed 2023 release Mi Hogar, this new album is a vibrant celebration of Latin jazz, Afro-Caribbean rhythms, and contemporary jazz fusion.
With Mi Hogar II, Therrien further explores her deep connection to Latin music, collaborating with an all-star ensemble that includes legendary bassist John Benítez, Grammy-winning vocalist and violinist Mireya Ramos, Cuban piano virtuoso Manuel Valera, and the award-winning Cuban-Canadian duo OKAN, among others. Recorded across New York, Toronto, and Montreal, the album blends traditional Latin jazz with Therrien’s own fresh, modern approach.
A Journey Through Latin Jazz & Innovation
From the fiery changüí rhythms of Benítez’s Fiestas Campesinas to the heartfelt bolero Sueños de Cambios featuring OKAN, Mi Hogar II is an immersive experience in Latin jazz traditions. Other highlights include Mambo ‘Chucho’ Influenciado, a powerful mashup arrangement of compositions by jazz greats Chucho Valdés and Paquito D’Rivera, and Back Home, a reflection on the deep ties between Latin and jazz music.
Two music videos accompany the album’s release:
● “Back Home”, produced by Antonia Zenaro, filmed in New Orleans
● “Beauty Free”, produced by Marion Chuniaud, featuring Mireya Ramos
Therrien, a JUNO, ADISQ, and GRAMMY nominee, is widely recognized for her fearless innovation and command of multiple musical styles. She has performed with icons such as Ron Carter, Arturo O’Farrill, Roberto Fonseca, Jon Faddis, and Tony Allen, and continues to make an indelible mark on the jazz world.
Mi Hogar II will be available worldwide on streaming platforms and CD via Lula World Records.
About Rachel Therrien
Rachel Therrien is an internationally celebrated trumpeter, composer, and bandleader, known for her boundary-pushing jazz projects. A globetrotter with deep musical roots in Canada, Cuba, and beyond, she is an active member of ensembles including The Ostara Project, DIVA Jazz Orchestra, and the Canadian National Jazz Orchestra. With eight solo albums and multiple award nominations, she continues to shape the future of jazz through her compositions and performances.