Rachel Therrien Releasing ‘Mi Hogar II’ on March 7th

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.

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.

Rachel Therrien will embark on a tour in support of Mi Hogar II, bringing her high-energy Latin jazz sound to audiences across Canada, the U.S., and Cuba.

Mi Hogar II Tour Dates:

March 9 – Havana, Cuba – TBC Album Release Party
March 13 – New York, NY – Album Release Party @ Drom
March 27 – Toronto, ON – TBC Album Release Party
March 28 – San Francisco, CA – SFJAZZ Festival
April 3 – Vancouver, BC – Frankie’s Jazz Club
April 4 – Edmonton, AB – Yardbird Suite
April 5 – Calgary, AB – Cornerstone Music Café

Rachel Therrien ‘Mi Hogar II’ album artwork