Rachelle Ferrell

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Biography

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]

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Top Tracks

1	I Can Explain full track	33
2	You Send Me	28
3	I Forgive You full track	26
4	My Funny Valentine	25
5	You Don't Know What Love Is	24
6	Autumn Leaves	19
6	Sista full track	19
8	Welcome To My Love full track	18
9	Bye Bye Blackbird	17
10	Run to Me full track	16
10	Gaia full track	16
10	With Every Breath I Take	16
13	Individuality (Can I Be Me?) full track	15
14	Don't Waste Your Time	12
14	I Gotta Go full track	12

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fylter wrote:
August 2008

thanks to alessia piermarini for suggested this great artist.

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Campbellx wrote:
August 2008

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:
July 2008

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:
July 2008

oh god yes

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MrStyle wrote:
July 2008

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:
June 2008

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:
April 2008

Saw her show tonight. Incredible talent. I can't wait for her to release some new music.

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soprano9065 wrote:
March 2008

UNBELIEVABLE talent...

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P-Werchowenskij wrote:
November 2007

Never listen to her wearing spectacles!

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belov_roman wrote:
September 2007

16,687 plays scrobbled on Last.fm ^^ Damn, what a shame.

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April 2007

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