Jun 22 Artsbreak Featured Album: Rachel Grimes’ The Clearing In her second full-length studio album, Rachel Grimes offers a contemplative soundscape of chamber music in The Clearing. The composer/pianist is joined by collaborators from Louisville, and from the Amsterdam Sinfoniette, cellist Helen Money and sound designer Scott Morgan (LOSCIL). Listen to some of the music below and watch a video from Grimes’ members-only performance […] By Daniel Gilliam Jun 22 Artsbreak Featured Album: Rachel Grimes’ The Clearing By Daniel Gilliam
Jun 18 Artsbreak Video: Rachel Grimes Members-Only By Daniel Gilliam Jun 18 Artsbreak Video: Rachel Grimes Members-Only By Daniel Gilliam
Jun 16 Artsbreak Audio: Rachel Grimes and Ensemble Members-Only Rachel Grimes, with Jacob Duncan (saxophone), Christian Frederickson (viola) and Scott Moore (violin), performed a members-only set from her new album “The Clearing” at Louisville Public Media. June 15, 2015. rachelgrimespiano.com/the-clearing/ By Daniel Gilliam Jun 16 Artsbreak Audio: Rachel Grimes and Ensemble Members-Only By Daniel Gilliam
Jun 08 Artsbreak Members Only: Rachel Grimes Louisville Public Media members can join Louisville composer and pianist Rachel Grimes as she plays from her third solo album “The Clearing” on June 15 at 2pm. She’ll be joined by Jacob Duncan, Scott Moore and Christian Frederickson. Members at any level can reserve a seat by calling (502) 814-6565 or emailing membership@louisvillepublicmedia.org. If you’re […] By Daniel Gilliam Jun 08 Artsbreak Members Only: Rachel Grimes By Daniel Gilliam
Jun 18 Blog Local artist feature – Rachel Grimes While Lunchtime Classics takes its summer break, we’re looking back at some of the program’s featured artists. Rachel Grimes is a pianist, composer, and arranger based in Kentucky. She has achieved a certain amount of fame in the ground-breaking chamber ensemble Rachel’s, with whom she toured and released six albums. Rachel’s solo releases include Book […] By Alan Brandt Jun 18 Blog Local artist feature – Rachel Grimes By Alan Brandt
Jun 13 Blog Rachel Grimes’ Anthem for Flag Day In its June 2014 issue, the Smithsonian Magazine is highlighting artistic interpretations of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” from visual and graphic art, poetry to music. Included in the collection is Rachel Grimes, who composed this arrangement of our National Anthem, shifting it’s bright, major-key melody to a more contemplative, minor key. Arrangements of The Star-Spangled Banner […] By Daniel Gilliam Jun 13 Blog Rachel Grimes’ Anthem for Flag Day By Daniel Gilliam
Mar 24 Blog Rachel Grimes at Green Building and Big Ears This week you’ll have two opportunities to hear Rachel Grimes play. The first is on Thursday at the Green Building (Doors open at 7pm. Limited tickets available at Guestroom Records), where she’ll play with saxophonist Jacob Duncan and cellist Helen Money, and share the bill with another Louisvillian Cheyenne Mize, and with vocalist Susanna. For […] By Daniel Gilliam Mar 24 Blog Rachel Grimes at Green Building and Big Ears By Daniel Gilliam