About Patrice
Multi-Grammy nominated artist, Patrice Rushen, is fashioning her career after the legacy of her long-time friend and mentor, Quincy Jones. Composer…Producer…International Recording Artist…Rushen has definitely earned the respect she has been awarded by her peers in the music industry.
Admired by many for her groundbreaking achievements, Rushen has amassed an impressive list of “firsts”. She was the first woman to serve as Musical Director for the 46th, 47th & 48th Annual Grammy Awards, the first woman in 43 years to serve as Head Composer/Musical Director for television’s highest honor, the Emmy Awards and the first woman Musical Director of the NAACP Image Awards, an honor she held for 12 consecutive years. Rushen has also been the only woman Musical Director/Composer for the Peoples Choice Awards and HBO’s Comic Relief. She was the only woman Musical Director/Conductor/Arranger for a late-night television talk show. The show was The Midnight Hour, which aired on CBS. In addition, Rushen was named the Musical Director/Composer for Newsweek’s first American Achievement Awards, broadcast from the Kennedy Center and she served as the Musical Director for Janet Jackson’s World Tour, “janet.” As the Musical Director for the award shows, she composed and performed special musical tributes to Michael Landon, Ted Turner, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, The Temptations, James Garner and Leonard Bernstein to name a few. Rushen was named Composer in Residence during the August 2004 sessions at the Henry Mancini Institute.
#1 by Debra Coleman - March 27th, 2010 at 08:59
Hello Patrice,
I was born in ‘68′, when I first heard your music, especially For Give Me Nots, I just knew it was good relaxing music to sit back and listen to. I noticed you at a very young age and been listening to you ever since. I have your greatest hits and the Signature CD. Do you have any latest CD’s that is out or coming out? God Bless
#2 by David Banks - November 26th, 2009 at 13:03
Thanksgiving day reminds us to thank those like you Patrice who have given so much for others. I was delighted to find your site and wish you continued happiness and blessings in to 2010!
#3 by Leonard Jackson - August 12th, 2009 at 00:40
Hi Patrice, What High School did you go to?
Stay Blessed,
#4 by Shelton Welch - August 5th, 2009 at 20:06
Hi Patrice. It is so good to see you are still working hard in your first love. I remember you at USC (graduated in 75). I’m from LBC. You probably don’t remember me but I met you and your band in Denver, CO in 82′. I live in the SF bay area and hope to see you either at San Jose Jazz Festival this coming weekend, or later in the month at Yoshi’s in Oakland. God bless you.
#5 by Joe - July 1st, 2009 at 22:45
Hello Patrice. I fell in love with your music way back in high school. after i graduated in ‘79 i went into the marine corps,and lost track of your career and your music. i really love the” when i found love track. you came up in my mind while i was reflecting on my high school days. i found your site through google. you was so beautiful and that smile really is electrifying. well i just wanted to drop you a few lines. peace out and God bless