Rachel Z

Rachel Z or Rachel Z Hakim
Background information
Birth nameRachel Nicolazzo
BornNew York City, U.S.
GenresJazz, jazz fusion, alternative rock, rock
OccupationMusician
InstrumentKeyboards
Years active1988–present
LabelsColumbia, GRP, NYC, Savoy, Tone Center, Chesky
Websitewww.rachelz.com

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.[1]

  1. ^ Fordham, John (August 4, 2005). "Rachel Z, Grace". The Guardian. Retrieved June 9, 2020.