www.patricerushen.com From the 1979 Pizzazz Rushen was born in Los Angeles, California on September 30, 1954, the eldest of two daughters born to her father and the former Ruth Harris. She demonstrated her musical potential at a young age; she was regarded as a child prodigy. In her teens, she won the prestigious 1972 Monterey Jazz Festival. She earned her degree in music from the University of Southern California. As a mature woman, she became a jazz master and top musical director. Due to her musical talents, Rushen has made many ground-breaking achievements. She became the first woman to serve as head composer director for the Grammy Awards and the Emmy Awards, the first woman to serve as musical director for the NAACP Image Awards broadcast, an honor she held for twelve consecutive years. Rushen has been the only woman to be a musical director/composer for the People’s Choice Awards, HBO’s Comic Relief and the only woman musical director/conductor/arranger for a late-night television talk show, The Midnight Hour which aired on CBS. In addition, Rushen was named musical director/composer for Newsweek’s first American Achievement Awards, broadcast on CBS from the Kennedy Center and she served as the musical director for Janet Jackson’s World Tour, “janet.” In 2008, Rushen accepted a professorship at the prestigious Berklee College of Music, in Boston. The course is Patrice Rushen: The Value of Music Education. She also continues to play keyboard and has played in the …
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This? is one talented lady.
2 tru haha?
When? Alicia Keys first came out, my first thought was, “Who does she think she is? Patrice Rushen?” I swear that’s who she copied herself after.
This song allowed me to have a crush on? the singer and a soundtrack for my life. Thanks for bringing this song out and thanks to Professor Patrice Rushen. Jam forever Patrice! I love you!!
This Is Real Music!, fuck the actual? shit!
it was in queer as folk? fantastic song thank you xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
love it? xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
….its? just good music.
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MY NAME IS CHIRSTOPHER PARKER WHENS SONG CAME OUT? I WAS GOING TO CLINTON SCHOOL IN SAINT LOUIS,MO LIVING AT 1526 KEALTY LANE. THIS REMINDS OF PLAYING FOOTBALL ON THE LANE AND TO McKINLEY HIGH FOOTBALL GAMES.
HERE’S A SHOUT OUT TO THE PEABODY’S.
/StrictlyOldschoolMusic
oldschool fans like my? page if you want. im right at the beginning and appreciate every support. you can find the link in my profile. no fakes and gimmicks.
Ms.Baby Fingers.?
I heard Kirk Franklin say that he? had to pay generously before even recording his version.
she? is still to date my FAVORITE female artist EVER!
yes sir?
I have heard? coz this song is beast
I have heard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?
she’s? cute
Love Patrice! This Song Is So Inspirational and makes me? So Happy!
amen.
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damn! i see 11? people obviously “haven’t heard”!!
Wheel? of Fortune@Portland,Oregon
Well Im happy to say my 17yo daughter loves Patrice and yes she sings and plays keyboards too!!!? All isnt lost on this generation but we must be the ones to pass on this great music!!!!
what you know? about rare grooves
Her first album was a Straight up Jazz? album!