Rachelle Ferrell is a consumate contemporary jazz/pop vocalist. I became a fan from the moment I first heard her sing in 1992. She has one of the most smooth and soulful voices in the industry and is one of the most underrated singers in that genre. Her expressive facial machinations only seem to add depth to her craft. One listen to those pipes will send a lighting bolt from your spine down to the tips of your toes.
She’s a pianist, a songwriter, violinist and once taught music with Dizzy Gillespie for the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. In spite of her lack of notriety in the mainstream, I wanted to spotlight Ms. Ferrell today so that others will be just as inspired by this talent as I have been for the past 17 years. Enjoy!
"Till you come back to me":
"With Open Arms" (Live!):
"Nothing has ever felt like". Now, this is a bonus because she duets with the Great Will Downing (another underrated singer who puts you in the mind of Luther Vandross....you'll see....!!):
"Sentimental" the equivalent of spending the day in bed with your lover wrapped in silk sheets:
"I'm Special" This may be my favorite:
"Peace on Earth". Still very timely since we're living in pretty much tumultous times:
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Beyond rated...bookmarked!
Thanks, Bill!
Good for you, Zuma...that's a pretty good idea actually...bookmarking. I may have to copy you. lol
Agreed, Cap'n!
Rated for mentioning Luther Vandross, another favorite of mine.
You truly have a way with words and you pegged it.
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Jeff, somehow I just knew that you would appreciate Rachelle's vocal stylings.....thanks for coming by.
Sirenita....I hear you....I used to think that I had an ok voice...but compared to her, I sound like a jackhammer. lol
Rich, I was happy to do it!
LOL....Thanks for checking in Mike. ;-D
Thanks, Duane! Glad to see that you enjoyed it.
Ariana....isn't it really cool to discover all of the hidden talent out there?
DCV.....her songs are what you want to listen to on a lazy, sunny day.....it's a great way to chill out and leave all of your cares behind....at least for awhile anyway.
Agreed, Kathy.....her voice is so soothing....
Eric....that's actually a great point....she does put you in the mind of Anita Baker another great singer.....hmmmm.......I may end up profiling her next. lol Thanks for the idea....I'll remember to credit you. hehehe
Trudge......great minds, think alike!! Amen!