The Jazz Session #544: Rachel Eckroth

Keyboardist and vocalist Rachel Eckroth just released a new duo recording with her husband Tim Lefebvre (interview) called The Blackbird Sessions Vol. 1. In this interview, Eckroth talks about her evolution as a vocalist and keyboardist; the origins of this duo recording; her work with Rufus Wainwright; her upcoming projects; and more. You can hear more of her performances with Lefebvre at their Patreon page. The track “Moot Points” mentioned in the interview is here.

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