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Rachelle Ferrell
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Rachelle Ferrell began singing at the age of six, which contributed to the “development of her startling six-and-change octave range.”[2] Her range also includes the ability to reach the whistle register, as stated in an editorial review[3] in which she references her whistle note in “It only took a minute” as “Minnie Riperton-like wailing”. She received classical training on violin at an early age and by the time she was a teen, she was able to play the piano at a professional level. She enrolled in Berklee College of Music in Boston where she honed her musical abilities in arrangement, singing and songwriting.
Ferrell’s 1992 eponymous debut album was released on Capitol Records and had a more contemporary/pop ambience. She, however, was also able to release jazz recordings on Blue Note Records, as a result of her unique contract.
Discography
* 1989: First Instrument (Blue Note)
* 1992: Rachelle Ferrell (Manhattan)
* 1994: Somethin’ Else[4]
* 2000: Individuality (Can I Be Me?) (Capitol)
* 2002: Live at Montreux (Blue Note)
Trivia
In 1999, Rachelle appeared at the “Lady of Soul Awards” to pay tribute to Natalie Cole singing “I’ve Got Love On My Mind.” The audience gave Rachelle a standing ovation.[5] The jazz singer later commented that she was surprised at the reaction, “I came out with no make up, with wild hair…and the people went crazy! It was such a blessing to have people respond that way after being away for a long time…”[6]
Including Dee Dee Bridgewater, Carmen McRae, Natalie Cole, Sarah Vaughan, Kurt Elling, Dianne Reeves, Cassandra Wilson and more…
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Rachelle Ferrell - 'Til You Come Back To Me
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Rachelle Ferrell Autumn Leaves 1989
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Rachelle Ferrell - With Open Arms (Live)
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Rachelle Ferrell - Sista (live)
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Sista
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Welcome To My Love
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Run to Me
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Gaia
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Individuality (Can I Be Me?)
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I Gotta Go
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Shoutbox
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fylter wrote:
thanks to alessia piermarini for suggested this great artist.
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Campbellx wrote:
yes she is great but with all the beyonce wannabes it is tough out there. at least every song is superb.
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Eyeslam wrote:
3 albums in the last 18 years? 3 albums? (Don't count the live one) THREE?? Come on, Rachelle. Come on music industry. Don't do us like this.
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EmpressEricka wrote:
oh god yes
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MrStyle wrote:
I really need her to put out a new CD. "I Can Explain" is one of the best songs...her voice and that piano work is amazing!
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incognito2386 wrote:
This is an incredibly awesome woman here. She must be really intending to blow everyone off the planet, by the time she releases some new music.
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llehcin wrote:
Saw her show tonight. Incredible talent. I can't wait for her to release some new music.
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soprano9065 wrote:
UNBELIEVABLE talent...
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P-Werchowenskij wrote:
Never listen to her wearing spectacles!
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belov_roman wrote:
16,687 plays scrobbled on Last.fm ^^ Damn, what a shame.
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8thlight wrote:
http://www.last.fm/group/The+Juice+Box+Crew
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- illyn tagged Rachelle Ferrell with ‘soul’ and ‘jazz’. last month
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