Patrice Rushen Biography, Age, Height, Husband, Net Worth, Family

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Patrice Rushen is an American jazz pianist and R&B singer who has a net worth of $2 million. She was born on September 30, 1954 in Los Angeles, California. She is best known for her 1982 hit single "Forget Me Nots". Rushen began playing the piano at the age of five and was performing professionally by the age of nine. She attended the University of Southern California, where she studied classical music and jazz. She released her debut album, Prelusion, in 1976. She has released a total of nine studio albums, including her most recent, Now, in 2018. In addition to her solo career, Rushen has worked as a session musician for a variety of artists, including Herbie Hancock, Quincy Jones, and George Duke. She has also composed music for films, television shows, and video games. She was inducted into the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences in 2018.

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Patrice Rushen Height, Weight & Measurements

At 69 years old, Patrice Rushen height is 1.47 m .

Who Is Patrice Rushen's Husband?

Her husband is Marc St. Louis (m. 1986)

Patrice Rushen Net Worth

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Her song "Hang it Up" was featured on the 2005 video game Fahrenheit.

The chorus from "Forget Me Nots" was used as the music for the 1997 song "Men in Black". Rushen was credited as writer and composer, along with Will Smith and Terri McFadden. The same chorus can also be heard in George Michael's song "Fastlove".

Rushen married Marc St. Louis, a concert tour manager and live show production specialist, in 1986. They have one son, Cameron and one daughter named Jadyn. Her nickname is "Babyfingers," a reference to her small hands. In 2005, Rushen received an Honorary Doctorate of Music degree from Berklee College of Music. She is the Chair of popular music at USC, and the Ambassador of artistry in Education at the Berklee College of Music. She has served as the film composer for numerous movies television shows and documentaries. She has been a member of jazz fusion band CAB, The Meeting (GRP Records) with a Ndugu Chancelor, Alfonso Johnson and Ernie Watts

After winning a competition at the age of 17 that enabled her to perform with her band at the Monterey Jazz Festival, Rushen signed with the Prestige label, releasing three albums with them between 1974 and 1976. In 1978, when she was 23, she began recording with Elektra.

Patrice Louise Rushen (born September 30, 1954) is an American jazz pianist and R&B singer. She is also a composer, record producer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and music director. Her 1982 single, "Forget Me Nots", received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. The instrumental "Number One" from her Straight From the Heart album earned an additional Grammy nomination for best instrumental. Her 12th album, Signature, also received a Grammy nomination for best instrumental in 1998.