Göteborgs Konserthus Rachel Z & Omar Hakim Trio

Jazz pianist Rachel Z’s style is accessible and multifaceted in equal measure, weaving together folk, jazz, rock and world music with ease. She is joined by Omar Hakim on drums and Jonathan Toscano on bass, who continuously push the limits of music.

Award-winning jazz pianist Rachel Z has a style that is multifaceted and accessible in equal measure, marrying folk and world music with jazz and rock. She is joined by drummer Omar Hakim and bassist Jonathan Toscano. As a trio, they continuously push the limits of music.

The American pianist was previously a member of Steps Ahead, and worked with stars such as Wayne Shorter, Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller, Terri Lyne Carrington and guitarist Al Di Meola. She also spent many years as a member of Peter Gabriel’s touring band. They were all drawn to Rachel Z’s powerfully innovative sound.

Rachel Z has 13 albums to her name, the most recent of which is called Sensual. She is joined here by Omar Hakim and Jonathan Toscano. A deeper meaning lies beneath the clearly swinging sound. This solid, moving music is a tribute to the phases of life. It shakes the body and heals the soul.