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Rachel Z or Rachel Z Hakim | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Rachel Nicolazzo |
Born | New York City, U.S. |
Genres | Jazz, jazz fusion, alternative rock, rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument | Keyboards |
Years active | 1988–present |
Labels | Columbia, GRP, NYC, Savoy, Tone Center, Chesky |
Website | www |
Rachel Carmel Hakim (née Nicolazzo), better known as Rachel Z, is a 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.[1]