Rachel Z Trio performs in Wageningen
Rachel Z - piano
Omar Hakim - drums
Jonathan Toscano - double bass
Rachel Z
Rachel Z is a renowned virtuoso pianist, keyboardist, composer and electronic musician with an all-star resume and 13 albums as a bandleader. Rachel Z has had a long career in bands with such luminaries as Wayne Shorter, Peter Gabriel, Mike Mainieri and Steps Ahead, and Stanley Clark, all of whose influences she carries within her. Over the years, Rachel Z has grown into her own, an artist with a deep and sophisticated identity. Now she merges that artistic identity with the musical personas of those closest to her, creating a collaborative art that fuses minds, souls and senses.
Omar Hakim
As if this abundance of genius wasn’t enough, Rachel Z’s partner in life and music is the legendary Omar Hakim, whose discography includes the likes of Weather Report, Daft Punk, Miles Davis, John Scofield, Chic, David Bowie, Bruce Springsteen, D’Angelo, Sting, and Foo Fighters, among a seemingly endless list of others. A feast for the eyes. The legendary drummer with a career spanning over four decades brings his unparalleled rhythmic expertise to the project. His dynamic and versatile drumming style adds a layer of depth and intensity to each track, creating an engaging groove that will have you moving to the music.
Jonathan Toscano
Rising bassist Jonathan Toscano is sought after on the New York scene for both acoustic and electric bass and has been a driving force in the development of the trio sound. New York-born Toscano’s dynamic style on double bass and electric bass has earned him major gigs with acclaimed artists including Gregoire Maret, Minu Cinelu, and many more.
Sensual
The trio’s recent album celebrates the beauty of family, relationships, and the art of experiencing the fullness of life with all of your senses, and is a sonic love letter from Rachel Z to her husband and the musicians in her life who have become closer than blood, using the medium of jazz and rock that have been so integral to her life. Together, Rachel Z, Omar Hakim, and Jonathan Toscano create a musical synergy that reflects their 10-year friendship. Rarely has jazz fusion been so heartwarming and accessible.
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Locatie
Theater Junushoff, Plantsoen 3,
6701 AS WAGENINGEN.
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