Rachel Z

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Rachel Z or Rachel Z Hakim
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.rachelz.com

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]