patrice rushen

In collaboration with San Jose Jazz Summerfest we present this special episode to celebrate the upcoming festival Aug 11-13.  

Scott Fulton of San Jose Jazz lets us into the break room to give us a full rundown of what to expect this weekend and of course gives us his top 10 picks! 

Tracklist:

1. Stanley Clarke - Lopsy Lou 
2. Mahavishnu Orchestra - You Know, You Know 
3. Jean-luc ponty - mirage (Live)
4. Shakti - Mind Ecology 
5. The Crusaders - Eleanor Rigby (Live)
6. THE JB’s - The Grunt
7. Freddie Hubbard - Body and Soul
8. E. Lundquist -  Set it Off
9. Aretha Franklin - Bridge Over Troubled Water
10. D’Angelo - The Line

For more information about the Upcoming San Jose Jazz Summer Fest visit: http://summerfest.sanjosejazz.org/lineup

In collaboration with San Jose Jazz Summerfest we present this special episode to celebrate the music of Patrice Rushen who will be featured on their main stage Sunday Aug 13th @ 4pm. Click here for more information

I was a fan of Patrice Rushen first through her hit records “Forget me Knots” & “You Remind Me” but later learned that she was originally a jazz musician and had several releases on the Prestige label as a bandleader and also played on many sessions including records with Donald Byrd, Lee Ritenour, Bennie Maupin + more.

Tracklist:

Patrice Rusen - Before the Dawn (Prestige) 1974

Gentle Thoughts - Feel Like Makin' Love

Bennie Maupin - You Know the Deal

Patrice Rushen - Haw Right Now

Donald Byrd - Onward till Morning

This week we’re joined by the award-winning singer, pianist, music educator, and composer Patrice Rushen. Known for her fusion of jazz, pop, funk, soul and R&B, Patrice discusses the influence of her high school music teachers, getting to play with Jazz legends at Prestige Records, the importance of community over competition in the music industry, her close bond with Prince and the advice she got from legendary producer Quincy Jones. Plus, find out what iconic group played her high school prom.

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