Rachel Eckroth is an American singer-songwriter and keyboardist, born in Mandan, North Dakota. She earned a Master's Degree in Jazz Piano from Rutgers University in 2005. Known for her work in the jazz genre, Eckroth has a critically acclaimed solo career and has performed globally as a keyboardist for artists such as Rufus Wainwright and St. Vincent. She is also a Grammy-nominated artist.