Patrice Rushen

Patrice Rushen
Rushen performing in 2010
Background information
Birth namePatrice Louise Rushen
Born (1954-09-30) September 30, 1954
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • pianist
  • record producer
  • music director
  • educator
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • piano
  • keyboards
  • flute
  • clarinet
  • percussion
Years active1963–present
Labels
Formerly of
WebsiteOfficial website

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 since 2014.

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