Rachel Eckroth

Rachel Eckroth
Rachel Eckroth performing live in 2018.
Background information
Origin Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Genres
Occupation(s) Musician, Singer, Keyboardist
Instruments Vocals, Keyboards
Years active 1997–present
Labels Virgo Sun Records
Associated acts Rufus Wainwright, Chris Botti, KT Tunstall, The Meredith Vieira Show
Website www.racheleckroth.com

Rachel Eckroth is an American singer-songwriter and keyboardist from Phoenix, Arizona.[1] She is currently the keyboardist for singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright[2] after being the keyboardist for jazz trumpeter Chris Botti, singer-songwriter KT Tunstall, and The Meredith Vieira Show.[1][3][4]

Biography

Rachel Eckroth was raised in Phoenix, Arizona. As a high school student, she was already performing in the Phoenix jazz scene and had the mentorship of former Count Basie vocalist Dennis Rowland.[5] She then went to study at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas receiving her BA in Jazz Performance. In 2001, Eckroth moved to New York City and studied under jazz pianist Stanley Cowell at Rutgers University before receiving her MFA in Jazz Piano.[1][6] In 2005 Eckroth released her debut album Mind with bassist Kevin Thomas and drummer Chris Benham.[6] Later, Eckroth joined saxophonist Arun Luthra to release the album Louder Than Words in 2009.

In 2014, Eckroth released her album Let Go, which began her pursuit of singer-songwriter music.[7] Later that year, she also released Makeover Volume 1, an EP featuring pop covers of her musical influences.[8]

Eckroth was also the keyboardist for The Meredith Vieira Show house band from 2014 to 2016 before joining the backing band for singer-songwriter KT Tunstall in 2016. She then began her role as the keyboardist for Chris Botti in 2017.[1]

In 2017 Eckroth also formed a fusion jazz group called Antelog, who released their self-titled debut album that same year. In addition, Eckroth served as the assistant music director for the 2017 Women’s March in Washington DC.[2]

Eckroth will be releasing her new album When It Falls in September 2018. The album will feature Tim Lefebvre (David Bowie, Tedeschi Trucks Band), Doyle Bramhall II (Eric Clapton, Roger Waters), Matt Chamberlain (Tori Amos, Pearl Jam) and others.[1][9] In May 2018, she released her first single from the album titled “Dark Waters”.

Eckroth is currently the keyboardist for singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright and will also be the supporting act for his tour in Fall 2018.[2]

Discography

As Leader/Co-Leader

Rachel Eckroth

  • Makeover Volume 1 (2014)
  • Let Go (2014)

Antelog

  • Antelog (2017)

Arun Luthra & Rachel Eckroth

  • Louder Than Words (2009)

Rachel Eckroth Trio

  • Mind (2005)

As a Session Artist

  • Emily Saliers: Murmuration Nation (2017)
  • Climbing Poetree: INTRINSIC (2017)
  • KT Tunstall: KT Tunstall's Acoustic Extravaganza 2 (2017)
  • KT Tunstall: Live at O2 Shepherds Bush Empire (2016)
  • Jay White: Tomorrow (Single) (2017)
  • Shirazette Tinnin: Humility: Purity of My Soul (2014)
  • Jesse Fischer & Soul Cycle: Retro Future (2012)
  • Marion Meadows: Secrets (2009)
  • Pete Gitlin: Full Circle and the Great Temptation (2008)
  • UNLV Jazz Ensemble: Coloring Outside the Lines (1999)

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Regen, Jon “Talent Scout - Rachel Eckroth”, “Keyboard”, San Francisco, 25 May 2018, Retrieved on 27 May 2018.
  2. 1 2 3 Borders, Lindsey "Rachel Eckroth to release new album this fall, tour with Rufus Wainwright", "Guitar Girl Mag", Woodstock, 13 August 2018, Retrieved on 19 August 2018.
  3. ↑ Mason, Sheila Horne “The 2017 TD James Moody Jazz Festival” “Jazz Police”, Minneapolis, 2 February 2018, Retrieved on 22 May 2018.
  4. ↑ Alderete, Juan “Pedals And Effects 5: Rachel Eckroth of KT Tunstall”, “Pedals and Effects”, Los Angeles, 8 August 2016, Retrieved on 22 May 2018.
  5. ↑ Hennessey, Trish “Hybrid Jazz From Trish Hennessey - with Rachel Eckroth!”, “Blog Talk Radio”, New York, 17 April 2014, Retrieved on 22 May 2018.
  6. 1 2 Jansen, Steve “Noise Boy: Jazzed about pianist/vocalist Rachel Eckroth”, “Phoenix New Times”, Phoenix, 6 March 2008, Retrieved on 22 May 2018.
  7. ↑ Wierzbicki, Kevin “Rachel Eckroth: Jazz pianist talks about new album ‘Let Go,’ her Phoenix roots”, “AXS”, Los Angeles, 23 August 2014, Retrieved on 22 May 2018.
  8. ↑ Extra, Naomi “Indie Artist Spotlight: Rachel Eckroth, “Weird-Sister”, New York, 27 April 2015, Retrieved on 22 May 2018.
  9. ↑ Horowitz, Scott "Interview: Tim Lefebvre Talks David Bowie, Whose Hat Is This?, & Tedeschi Trucks", "Live For Live Music", 25 July 2018, Retrieved on 27 July 2018.
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