Rachel Z
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 | 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 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.