Patrice Rushen
American jazz pianist and R&B singer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Patrice Louise Rushen (born September 30, 1954) is an American jazz pianist and R&B singer.[2] She is also a composer, record producer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and music director.
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Birth name | Patrice Louise Rushen |
Born | (1954-09-30) September 30, 1954 (age 69)[1] Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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Years active | 1957–present |
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Website | Official website |
Her 1982 single "Forget Me Nots" received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. The instrumental "Number One" from her album Straight from the Heart earned an additional Grammy nomination for best instrumental. Her 12th album Signature also received a Grammy nomination for best instrumental in 1998.[3]
Rushen also serves 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.[4][5]