Album Notes

Close to my Heart is a rich collection of ballads ranging from standard jazz to Latin boleros, from French chanson to an original tune written by Rachel Chantal herself, all especially arranged by Roddy Ellias.

With the album Close to my Heart you will discover Rachel Chantal's warm and intimate vocals surrounded by some of Canada's finest musicians: Roddy Ellias on guitar, Fraser Hollins on bass and Matt Pencer on drums.

Close to my Heart was recorded when Rachel Chantal was eight months pregnant. She brings to life songs that have lived within her and songs she has nurtured for so many years.