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Patrice Rushen
Born in Los Angeles, California on September 30, 1954, Patrice Rushen is a
Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and pianist who has seamlessly blended jazz
and R&B, creating a sound that appeals to fans of both genres. Her music has
spilled over into the pop and dance genres as well. She began learning piano at
the age of three, she became a child prodigy and started performing at a young
age. After playing piano with the All-Star Jazz Band at the Monterey Jazz
Festival, she signed with Prestige Records at the age of 18. Rushen released
three chiefly instrumental albums for the l...
