Rachel Grimes

Pianist, composer, and arranger Rachel Grimes has created a singular body of work, both as a solo artist and as a member of the group Rachel's, that negotiates a surprisingly graceful alliance between contemporary classical and indie rock. As a composer, Grimes creates music that is artful in its beauty but full of powerful emotional dynamics, and her performances, ranging from solo piano recitals to concerts with large ensembles, display a striking intelligence at once challenging, accessible, and melodic with a sense of sonic adventure. Active since the '90s, Grimes won an a...