Encompassing many musical styles...9 original songs...jazz influenced pop, reggae, bossa novas...sensual,introspective and emotional.

9 MP3 Songs
EASY LISTENING: Soft Rock, JAZZ: Smooth Jazz



Details:
Ms. Collins entered the world of music in New York and found herself exploring all the musical avenues available to her, from forming an original band, ART ATTACK, where she discovered her songwriting abilities, to taking master classes and workshops at Julliard and The New School. She has also performed in off-Broadway musicals and road companies. Traveling extensively, she took residence for a short time on the west coast where she studied at The Wind School with flautist James Newton and performed along side pianist/singer Michael Feinstein at the legendary Rose Tattoo. Surrounded by the brightest and best in the business, it was during these formative years she worked with Jimmy Rowles, Don Cherry, Mal Waldron, Bob Dorough, Peter Udell, and countless other musicians and songwriters.

Rachelle is currently performing regularly in Manhattan and throughout the tri-state area with various ensembles at several renowned restaurants and clubs. Hand in hand with her live performances, are her creative outlets of writing and recording, as well as teaching an early developmental music program designed for pre-school children.

On this self-produced cd, BIG CITY, Rachelle plays flute, keyboards and does all the vocals. The title song, a spirited reggae, is her homage to the destitute, who make the streets of New York their home. Encompassing everything from a Tex-Mex tinged, RED TAIL LIGHTS, to a roots-rock inspired, GOOD-BYE, she paints a portrait of life seen through her eyes. Rachelle follows her heart, and her heart follows the music.