Rachel Z
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Pianists · b. 1962

Rachel Z

American jazz pianist and rock electronica keyboardist

Born
28 December 1962
Manhattan
Country
United States
Active
1988–
Record labels
Columbia Records
Discography
7 albums

Biography

Rachel Z is a jazz musician who plays piano and musical keyboard. Rachel Z was born on 28 December 1962 in Manhattan. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Columbia Records. The discography here lists 7 albums, from “Trust the Universe” (1993) to “Sensual” (2024).

Rachel Carmel Hakim (née Nicolazzo), better known as Rachel Z, is an American jazz and rock pianist and keyboardist. She has recorded 13 albums as a leader and jazz musician. Her musical style, especially her improvisation, has been described as adjacent to Herbie Hancock and McCoy Tyner.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Trust the Universe 1993
Room of One's Own 1996
Love Is the Power 1998
Love Is the Power 2000
Everlasting 2004
Grace 2005
Sensual 2024

Also plays on

Albums where Rachel Z is credited as a sideman

1995 High Life — Wayne Shorter piano, synthesizer
1998 The Infinite Desire — Al Di Meola keyboard
2018 The Music in My Head — Michael Franks piano, keyboard

Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Rachel Z play?

Rachel Z is known for playing piano and musical keyboard.

When and where was Rachel Z born?

Rachel Z was born 28 December 1962 in Manhattan.

What are Rachel Z's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Trust the Universe (1993), Room of One's Own (1996), Love Is the Power (1998), Love Is the Power (2000) and Everlasting (2004).

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