wOW! What an exmple. I figured, when I can do that range, I'll be happy! She's so beautiful. And George Duke just makes me cry! He is the substance of subtlety.
Rachelle, has such an instrument!!! Her mouth is so mobile. She reminds me of Joe Williams, he had a sick range and could sing anything and do anything with his mouth. Rachelle is just amazing!
One of the most diaappointing things to me is that this lady has never gotten a chance in the states to be one of our true musical darlings. Rachelle is one of the best voices ever to grace the music industry. She has one of those timeless voices. She does very well in cities that promote real jazz music like Atlanta. I agree with you that the industry didn't know how to market her unique talent. She was touted as the Ella Fitzgerald of our time.
Much respeck' for this God, as she didn't let Hollywierd turn her out. Love you Rachelle. Ever in Detroit, we'll treat you as the Queen/god that you are. Love & Peace to you & your's.
One thing about this....her voice, high without being falsetto...angelic yet powerful...over that bass that is almost liquid gold...this is more powerful than a drug. This is the kind of music that takes you places...and you never come back.
Yeah...what Yuneeq said...I too ran through the gamut of emotions and I'm stuck with that after-some-gooooood-lovin-don't-touch-me feeling. Rachelle's talent is...literally beyond words!
Yes, I'm back to hear it again...and again....and again....and again...and again.......... you were the one who said forever from the start...and I've been driftin since you're gone....out on a lonely sea that only you can chart...I been going on...knowin that my heart will breaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaak .....with every breath I... take....
WOW! I tell you. I've got an ok collection of CDs and when I'm lost for something to listen to and can't make up my mind, I turn to Rachelle. One of my most played. I love her so much. Thanks for posting.
Amazing, amazing. Got this version on cd and and it's simply amazing. For the record; it's Larry Kimpel on bass and John Roberts on drums. The cd i have is Rachelle Ferrell 'Live in Montreux 91-97' by Blue Note
It's called Jazz. Always up for interpretation - I, for one, think her extra lengthy notes and G Duke's re-imaginings are sublime - they carry me away. As a singer, I would have made some different choices, but we all have different abilities and so, different ways of expressing ourselves and feeling where a song can take us. We must obey.
she teaches us the true spirit of vocal harmony and vocal spirit. my 12 year old daughter is blown way I am tearful that my princess is finally finding what real music is. she was rambeling around the house using her open mouth octive tones and the smile on her face was priceless ....thank you Rachelle Ferrell
Se has one of the most beautiful voices out there, i can listen to her sing all day and never get tired listening to her. lots of love and positive thoughts for you Rachelle.
6:07 - 6:30 is such sweet sorrow. The performance is phenomenal, of course. 15+ second notes. Swooping, sweeping, emotional, vulnerable, playful..double octave jumping. That husky low B at the end. What else is there? What else is there to music?! Jeez!
I'm so glad so many of you know Rachelle. Living in a small country (population-wise), it's disconcerting to know that people simply aren't aware of all the artists of this calibre out there! Glad to have company. But I have to disagree with some of you: she's a singer (sound) in her own right & cannot be compared to the diehards of the early days.
She does remind me of Al Jarreau singing or even Bobby McFerrin. Bobby has a serious range and plays around with notes seamlessly as she does. He also makes those weird faces. I love them both!
Holy S*it!! I was just looking on youtube for things from City of Angels (Cy Coleman), and found this. Beautiful song, and Rachelle F*cking Ferrell!! Girl is unbelieveable!
Watching her reminds me of watching jazz great, Al Jarreau. I want to call 911 to get the brotha some help, but damn, that man--like his jazz sis Rachelle--can sing the notes right off a piano!
I'm back to hear it again. Oh, like silk...like silk chocolate and a glass of deep red wine....on satin sheets, with a fire in the fireplace. That good. Even better.
Wow, wow, wow. Now I have to tell you...Mark Murphy does an incredible version of this song on his CD, "Some Time Ago" and I thought I'd never hear another one I liked as well....but this comes close! Just beautiful, truly haunting.
Hi everybody! I am from Brazil and I LOVE the way Rachelle sings! She is really unique! Does anybody have a DVD of this concert? I can't find any DVD of her!!! I can't understand! She is SO GREAT and it's impossible to find any Rachelle's DVD! Can somebody help me? I would love to have a DVD of Rachelle singing jazz like this song with George Duke!!!! I'm a jazz lover!!!
she has litterally THE PERFECT VOICE if there was voice that had to battle the devil and we had to pic the choosen one outta every vocalist it would be this lady (crazy example but yall get me) she invented the woed SKILL
She does make faces - doesn't she?However,Rachelle is a true artist. She does what it takes emotionally, facially(if you will) and vocally to deliver. And deliver she does. Back in the day we would say that she gets "ugly" with it to describe her type of great performance. I wish more artist of today would get "ugly" with it but the truth is - they can't. Well, they could but it would not make a difference. That's the sad part.
I agree, it is futile to compare singers of different vocally stylistic backgrounds. Rachelle comes from the Sarah Vaughan school of stretching and milking a song for every ounce of beauty it can produce. Patti and Aretha are vocal belters more adept at milking all the emotion a song may contain and conveying it in a performance. All are excellent at what they do. Appreciate.
Fortunately, most of us here realize that facial expression help to change the texture of the sound, so yes, they are necessary. I have heard Nacy's version, but her wide vibrato bothers me.
WOOOOW!!!Thats my girl!!And to think some young punk said her voice is weak and thin and that Deborah Cox has better tonation!!Bruh go get ur hearing checked please!!He said that on the tribute Rachelle did to Natalie Cole,who by the way was out of her seat at 1 point!!!!
The problem with her voice and her, overall to me is simple. She's 10 TIMES BETTER LIVE. Sorry, but her CDs, and her studio recordings just do NOT CAPTURE the subtle textures, and controlled improvisation of her amazing musical gift. Her voice is a TREASURE that can MOSTLY be appreciated LIVE!!!!
Olá! Eu moro em S.Paulo e seria genial se você pudesse copiar o DVD para mim! E, sem querer abusar, você poderia copiar também "Autumn Leaves"com a Rachelle e aqueles gigantes do jazz? Eu sou louco por jazz! Por favor, antes de você vir a S.Paulo, me envia um E-mail para combinar de nos encontrarmos, OK? Super obrigado! Abs Daniel
I wonder what people mean when they use the term 'underrated' to describe someone like Rachelle Ferrell! I think that is a slur. Just because someone is 'pop'ular doesn't mean they are any good. Those who are in the know, will appreciate this artist, those who aren't on this musical level yet are just missing out. They haven't gotten out of primary school yet and 'pop' is all they can handle. Has nothing to do with 'rating' Rachelle, just has everything to do with people's musical level.
Leandro, I know how difficult it must be to find a comparison with Ms Farrell but that is the way it is. Here Piano's are really only one piano, played by George Duke. And when you sing a song from your heart and not from a sheet of paper, you will have a tendency to make faces.
Luxurious, rich and opulent voice. It's a privilege to have discovered her music here.
just wanted 2 take this time to thank who the real music lovers for posting her - hands down my favorite artist vocally
AMAZING RACHELLE FERRELL. WONDERFUL, DEEP, ORIGINAL VOICE
I'm back to hear this again. I have been here many times and will be here many more. Rachelle Ferrell is amazing!!!
one of my favorite female vocalist...
She is simply the best I love her voice already for many many years þ
My 20 y/o son comes up to the computer and says..."I think I'll start listening to old school" as I'm listening to this wonderful songbird.
Rachelle Ferrell. The meaning of an Artist.
wOW! What an exmple. I figured, when I can do that range, I'll be happy! She's so beautiful. And George Duke just makes me cry! He is the substance of subtlety.
Pure control. Her voice is an instrument. Amazing!
WOW, I´ve never heard anything so good before.
Her mouth moves are amazing and voice is the best ever.
The Best Singer Ever. Alive or dead. Yeah I said it....
THIS IS LIVING YOUR LIFE THROUGH ART!
Rachelle, has such an instrument!!! Her mouth is so mobile. She reminds me of Joe Williams, he had a sick range and could sing anything and do anything with his mouth. Rachelle is just amazing!
What a inspiration! Just pure talent, music and devotion....no extra selling points.... just vocals & Music!! I love it !!
One of the most diaappointing things to me is that this lady has never gotten a chance in the states to be one of our true musical darlings. Rachelle is one of the best voices ever to grace the music industry. She has one of those timeless voices. She does very well in cities that promote real jazz music like Atlanta. I agree with you that the industry didn't know how to market her unique talent. She was touted as the Ella Fitzgerald of our time.
2 incredible, amazing artists creating a n ethereal, celestial performance that can't be duplicated.
Much respeck' for this God, as she didn't let Hollywierd turn her out. Love you Rachelle. Ever in Detroit, we'll treat you as the Queen/god that you are. Love & Peace to you & your's.
I agree the best singer on planet
sorry no one can compare to her
NO ONE, and thank you I feel bless to hear rachell
she is.....WOW!!! no one can touch her vocal ability and i mean NO ONE!!
this is hands down my favorite song, ever.
One thing about this....her voice, high without being falsetto...angelic yet powerful...over that bass that is almost liquid gold...this is more powerful than a drug. This is the kind of music that takes you places...and you never come back.
Yeah...what Yuneeq said...I too ran through the gamut of emotions and I'm stuck with that after-some-gooooood-lovin-don't-touch-me feeling. Rachelle's talent is...literally beyond words!
Yes, I'm back to hear it again...and again....and again....and again...and again..........
you were the one who said forever from the start...and I've been driftin since you're gone....out on a lonely sea that only you can chart...I been going on...knowin that my heart will breaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaak
.....with every breath
I...
take....
amazing amazing performance ... her voice, the piano and everything .. she's incredible!
WOW! I tell you. I've got an ok collection of CDs and when I'm lost for something to listen to and can't make up my mind, I turn to Rachelle. One of my most played. I love her so much. Thanks for posting.
Ohhhhhh sooooooooo beautiful, what more can I say!!!!
Im a vocalist and I most say she is beyond words, Im bowing down....
I keep coming back to this youtube video. It is just amazing. What an incredible talent. This moves me to tears every time.
Amazing, amazing. Got this version on cd and and it's simply amazing.
For the record; it's Larry Kimpel on bass and John Roberts on drums. The cd i have is Rachelle Ferrell 'Live in Montreux 91-97' by Blue Note
Its 1.15 am here.. and this is soooooooooooooooo ....right...so beautiful.....
What a range, close to perfection. Wow
It's called Jazz. Always up for interpretation - I, for one, think her extra lengthy notes and G Duke's re-imaginings are sublime - they carry me away. As a singer, I would have made some different choices, but we all have different abilities and so, different ways of expressing ourselves and feeling where a song can take us. We must obey.
one of the best...one of the best!
she teaches us the true spirit of vocal harmony and vocal spirit. my 12 year old daughter is blown way I am tearful that my princess is finally finding what real music is. she was rambeling around the house using her open mouth octive tones and the smile on her face was priceless ....thank you Rachelle Ferrell
Breathtaking!
Se has one of the most beautiful voices out there, i can listen to her sing all day and never get tired listening to her. lots of love and positive thoughts for you Rachelle.
6:07 - 6:30 is such sweet sorrow. The performance is phenomenal, of course. 15+ second notes. Swooping, sweeping, emotional, vulnerable, playful..double octave jumping. That husky low B at the end. What else is there? What else is there to music?! Jeez!
Exquisitely said- Amen Amun Ashadu!!
Wow ! I love this! Why I didn't know about this woman?!?!
I'm so glad so many of you know Rachelle. Living in a small country (population-wise), it's disconcerting to know that people simply aren't aware of all the artists of this calibre out there! Glad to have company. But I have to disagree with some of you: she's a singer (sound) in her own right & cannot be compared to the diehards of the early days.
great performance encore !
Thank You Rachelle
thanks for posting.
She can sing any genre. Top notch.
JOdawara/Japan
I'm in awe.
She litterally Blows me away! NO WORDS. LOVE HER , SHE'S JUST AWESOME! TRULY A GIFT FROM GOD.............glad to be blessed by her gifts!!!
Yes indeed. I absolutely love everything she does in this song.
sent goosebumps up my arms
how does she hold those notes??? Yowsers, she is just simply amazing.
Greatness.. Put together makes up for Beautiful music & sound! God Bless you both..RIP Mr. Duke!
I am in awe of her talent and control, not to mention George Duke 5:30-6:00. Skills.
ITS JUST POWERFUL
She does remind me of Al Jarreau singing or even Bobby McFerrin. Bobby has a serious range and plays around with notes seamlessly as she does. He also makes those weird faces. I love them both!
Holy S*it!! I was just looking on youtube for things from City of Angels (Cy Coleman), and found this. Beautiful song, and Rachelle F*cking Ferrell!! Girl is unbelieveable!
Watching her reminds me of watching jazz great, Al Jarreau. I want to call 911 to get the brotha some help, but damn, that man--like his jazz sis Rachelle--can sing the notes right off a piano!
miss George music Rachelle such powerful singer
And Rachelle we love you
Salute to you sista..
I'm back to hear it again. Oh, like silk...like silk chocolate and a glass of deep red wine....on satin sheets, with a fire in the fireplace. That good. Even better.
éxtasis puro
Wow, wow, wow. Now I have to tell you...Mark Murphy does an incredible version of this song on his CD, "Some Time Ago" and I thought I'd never hear another one I liked as well....but this comes close! Just beautiful, truly haunting.
Oooh, she sure can sing! I love how she ended it.
AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
An awesome talent
I love her...Amazing!
Hi everybody! I am from Brazil and I LOVE the way Rachelle sings! She is really unique! Does anybody have a DVD of this concert? I can't find any DVD of her!!! I can't understand! She is SO GREAT and it's impossible to find any Rachelle's DVD! Can somebody help me? I would love to have a DVD of Rachelle singing jazz like this song with George Duke!!!! I'm a jazz lover!!!
Damn right!
Whoo! I fell u on that.
she has litterally THE PERFECT VOICE if there was voice that had to battle the devil and we had to pic the choosen one outta every vocalist it would be this lady (crazy example but yall get me) she invented the woed SKILL
Love this...REAL JAZZ
WORD.
bravo
She has taken on an earthy look but you seem to imply she is ugly and she is not! 2009 lets change and stop the negativity..BLESSINGS TO YOU!
i agree
...and you know what...this is NOT an easy song to sing...I've tried. This is just wonderful, really fine, fine performance.
She does make faces - doesn't she?However,Rachelle is a true artist. She does what it takes emotionally, facially(if you will) and vocally to deliver. And deliver she does. Back in the day we would say that she gets "ugly" with it to describe her type of great performance. I wish more artist of today would get "ugly" with it but the truth is - they can't. Well, they could but it would not make a difference. That's the sad part.
I agree, it is futile to compare singers of different vocally stylistic backgrounds. Rachelle comes from the Sarah Vaughan school of stretching and milking a song for every ounce of beauty it can produce. Patti and Aretha are vocal belters more adept at milking all the emotion a song may contain and conveying it in a performance. All are excellent at what they do. Appreciate.
The four dislikes need to get their damn feet out of their ears.
reminds me of sarah!
Please, do also note the very minimal but playful solo by george duke.
Fortunately, most of us here realize that facial expression help to change the texture of the sound, so yes, they are necessary. I have heard Nacy's version, but her wide vibrato bothers me.
George Duke = Legendary.
Damn...George Duke is fucking amazing!
You lucky sod!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
She is awesome as always, because she sings from deepths of her soul. She looks a lot like Whoopi Goldberg's daughter Alexandrea.
@LL19111 nuff said!
WOOOOW!!!Thats my girl!!And to think some young punk said her voice is weak and thin and that Deborah Cox has better tonation!!Bruh go get ur hearing checked please!!He said that on the tribute Rachelle did to Natalie Cole,who by the way was out of her seat at 1 point!!!!
The problem with her voice and her, overall to me is simple. She's 10 TIMES BETTER LIVE. Sorry, but her CDs, and her studio recordings just do NOT CAPTURE the subtle textures, and controlled improvisation of her amazing musical gift. Her voice is a TREASURE that can MOSTLY be appreciated LIVE!!!!
Olá! Eu moro em S.Paulo e seria genial se você pudesse copiar o DVD para mim! E, sem querer abusar, você poderia copiar também "Autumn Leaves"com a Rachelle e aqueles gigantes do jazz? Eu sou louco por jazz!
Por favor, antes de você vir a S.Paulo, me envia um E-mail para combinar de nos encontrarmos, OK?
Super obrigado!
Abs
Daniel
Why does it take 10+ years to release the DVD?? Will they ever?
If she is not the TRUTH, there is NONE....
Does anyone have a clip of Extensions?
She has a new CD coming out?
girl better TWIRL!!!!!!!
Do you know who, apart from George Duke, is in the band playing with Rachelle.
Dang!!! @ 4:26, Rachelle looks like she is going to gobble up the mic. lol
I wonder what people mean when they use the term 'underrated' to describe someone like Rachelle Ferrell! I think that is a slur. Just because someone is 'pop'ular doesn't mean they are any good. Those who are in the know, will appreciate this artist, those who aren't on this musical level yet are just missing out. They haven't gotten out of primary school yet and 'pop' is all they can handle. Has nothing to do with 'rating' Rachelle, just has everything to do with people's musical level.
MR. GEORGE DUKE. RIP.
tell em
Leandro, I know how difficult it must be to find a comparison with Ms Farrell but that is the way it is. Here Piano's are really only one piano, played by George Duke. And when you sing a song from your heart and not from a sheet of paper, you will have a tendency to make faces.