Rachel Borovik

A native of Traverse City, MI, Rachel Borovik is a young vocalist/songwriter dedicated to connecting with others through music. Although she is only 20 years old, “She is CERTAINLY an old soul! The words to her beautiful songs are full of maturity, grace, and a knowledge about life that is beyond her years...” Her genuine and open-minded approach to music is refreshing and allows for an engaging listening experience. Borovik’s tunes are said to be “part 50’s lounge singer and part R&B radio starlet, with some neo-soul to wash it down," (Berklee Groove.)

Ms. Borovik is a graduate of Interlochen Arts Academy and is currently studying voice and piano at Berklee School of Music in Boston, Ma. She is backed up by some of Berklee College Of Music finest players, who have been hitting the Northeast music scene hard to promote Rachel’s first album, “Untangled,” which was released May of 2010. The Berklee groove writes, “Untangled, Rachel Borovik’s first full-length offering to the world, is a strong album. On the surface it harkens back to the female songstresses of the 90s like Linda Perry, Joan Osborne, or even early Sheryl Crow with feel-good hooks and poise. But when you listen a little closer, a modern jazz nouveau edge is revealed, not unlike Corinne Bailey Rae or Alicia Keys.”

Ms. Borovik has performed regularly as a soloist and with various groups throughout the Midwest and is currently performing through out the Northeast. In the summer of 2009, Rachel and selected Interlochen Alumni toured the Midwest and recorded live sessions for NPR and IPR once a week with guest artists such as the great jazz pianist Bob James. The Interlochen Ensemble played 60 gigs in 49 days, at venues such as: Chicago Symphony Hall, Fire Fly Jazz Club in Ann Arbor, and Kresge Auditorium. Rachel headlined and produced her own show at the Traverse City Opera House and was featured in the Leelanau Wine Festival in 2008.

“I fell in love with the voice of Ella Fitzgerald in 7th grade, so I would say my roots come from “jazz music” but I am inspired by such a variety of sources, musical and non musical. I get high off writing a song that people connect with,” says Borovik. Rachel is commonly commended for having her own unique sound, sass, and style. Her phrasing is sensual and jazzy, yet she has the power and soul of Erykah Badu or Alicia Keys. Her songs are accessible to a wide audience, and the band is groovin’. “I hate genres. Genres are so stores know which section to put your CDS in. My genre is a very passionate and crazy women who is addicted to writing songs about human experiences and dedicated to connecting with others through music!”

“Go ahead, I dare you to listen…”

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Awards

2010 1 of 12 selected for the Johnny Mercer Songwriting workshop at Northwestern in Chicago, IL.

2010 showcased in Berklee’s Women Composer Concert at the Berklee Performance Center.

Summer of 2009, Rachel led a group of selected Interlochen Alumni, touring the Midwest. Rachel and the Interlochen Alumni Ensemble performed 60 concerts in 49 days, at venues such as: Chicago Symphony Hall, Detroit Institute of the Arts, Kresge Auditorium for a packed house of 4,000, and the Firefly Jazz Club in Ann Arbor.

2009 Jingle for Money Mavericks Investment Company.

Summer of 2009 recorded weekly live broadcasts for NPR with guest artists such as legendary jazz pianist Bob James.

2009 composed Music for film “Ain’t Misbehaving” by Dylanger Bates.

2008 and 2009 Berklee College Of Music’s Vocal Jazz Series.

2008-2009 Played with artists such as Jazz and Motown saxophone extraordinaire, George Benson at Jazz Society venues in Michigan.

2008 and 2009 opened Michael Moore’s Traverse City Film Festival.