Patrice Rushen

American jazz pianist and R&B singer

Born: 30 September 1954
Los Angeles
Country: United States
Active: 1973–
Record labels: Prestige
Discography: 11 albums

Biography

Patrice Rushen is a jazz musician who plays piano, musical keyboard and voice. Patrice Rushen was born on 30 September 1954 in Los Angeles. The music is usually filed under jazz, jazz fusion and soul. Record labels: Prestige. The discography here lists 11 albums, from “Prelusion” (1974) to “Signature” (1997).

Patrice Louise Rushen (born September 30, 1954) is an American jazz pianist, R&B singer, record producer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and music director. At the 25th Annual Grammy Awards, her 1982 single, "Forget Me Nots", received a nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, while her instrumental song, "Number One" was nominated Best R&B Instrumental; both songs were from her seventh studio album, Straight from the Heart (1982). Since 2008, Rushen has served as an ambassador for artistry in education at the Berklee College of Music, and the chair of the popular music program at the USC Thornton School of Music from 2014 to 2024.

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