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Pizzazz
''Pizzazz'' is the fifth album by American singer Patrice Rushen, released in 1979 on Elektra Records. Critical reception ''The Boston Globe'' called ''Pizzazz'' a "really a good disco album, with a few non-disco numbers to break the monotony... The non-disco cuts are slower funk tunes which often recall Earth, Wind and Fire." Steven Reddicliffe of the ''Miami Herald'' called the album "jolly, sweet, optimistic ... and a very happy dance record at that." Alex Henderson of AllMusic wrote, "Rushen's profile in the R&B world continued to increase with Pizzazz, her second album for Elektra and fifth overall... Drawing on such influences as Earth, Wind & Fire, Minnie Riperton, Stevie Wonder, and the Emotions, Rushen has no problem holding an R&B lover's attention... ''Pizzazz'' might have received tongue-lashings from jazz critics, but from an R&B/pop perspective, it's among Rushen's most rewarding and essential albums." Singles ''Pizzazz'' features a hit single entitled "Haven't Y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patrice Rushen
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 Grammy Award for Best R&B Instrumental Performance, Best R&B Instrumental; both songs were from her seventh studio album, ''Straight from the Heart (Patrice Rushen 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. Biography Rushen is the elder of two daughters born to Allen and Ruth Rushen (former Director of California Department of Corrections). Patrice was three years old when she began playing the piano, and by the time she was six, she was giving ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haven't You Heard (Patrice Rushen Song)
"Haven't You Heard" is a song by American singer-songwriter Patrice Rushen, released in October 1979 as the first single from her fifth album, ''Pizzazz'' (1979). The song was both co-written and co-produced by Rushen, and became her first international hit in 1980. It reached number 42 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, number five on the ''Billboard'' Disco Top 100 chart and number seven on the ''Billboard'' Hot Soul Singles chart. In the UK, the song peaked at number 62 on the UK Singles Chart. Legacy In 2018, ''Pitchfork'' ranked "Haven't You Heard" number 199 in their list of "The 200 Best Songs of the 1970s", calling it "a formally perfect expression of disco. This kind of intimacy, personified by the whispery translucence of Rushen's voice, is just as easily exported to the dance floor." In 2020, ''Slant Magazine'' ranked the song number 45 in their list of "The 100 Best Dance Songs of All Time". In 2022, ''Rolling Stone ''Rolling Stone'' is an American monthly magazi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Josie James
Josephine James is a Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and recording artist. James is best known for her performances on Burt Bacharach’s world tours, such as her feature song “ Anyone Who Had a Heart". James is also the lead vocalist of George Duke, the band. James' co-wrote her solo albums ''Candles'', ''Songcity'', ''Hit Factory,'' and ''That Jazz'' with producer Nigel Martinez. James and Martinez also collaborated to release several UK singles: "Dance You Up," "Call Me (When You Need My Love)," "Now or Never," and "It's Up To Me." Her performance on " Street Life" from the album '' Royal Jam'' with The Crusaders, B.B. King, and The London Philharmonic Orchestra, recorded live at Royal Festival Hall, was nominated for a Grammy. Some of her performances include: The International Tribute for a Free South Africa for Nelson Mandela at London's Wembley Arena with George Duke, for an audience of 100,000 people and television audiences worldwide; The Hollywood Bowl as feat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Summers (musician)
Bill Summers (born June 27, 1948) is an American Afro-Cuban jazz/Latin jazz percussionist, a multi-instrumentalist who plays primarily on conga drums. Career In the 1970s, he founded Bill Summers & Summers Heat together with Bo Freeman, Calvin Tillery, Carla Vaughn, Claytoven Richardson, Earl Freeman, Freddie Washington, George Spencer, Hadley Caliman, James Levi, Jeff Lewis, Larry Batiste, Leo Miller, Lori Ham, Michael Sasaki, Munyungo Jackson, Paul Van Wageningen, Ray Obiedo, Rodney Franklin, Scott Roberts and Tom Poole. The group produced 7 albums between 1977 and 1983 : * ''Cayenne'' * ''Straight to the bank * ''On Sunshine'' * ''Jam the box'' * ''Call it what you want'' * ''Seventeen'' * ''London Style'' During the 1990s, Summers played with Los Hombres Calientes along with co-leader of the group, trumpeter Irvin Mayfield and Jason Marsalis. However, Summers has a much longer musical career, often working behind the scenes on film scores for various movies such ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Gadson
James Edward Gadson (born June 17, 1939) is an American drummer and session musician. Beginning his career in the late 1960s, Gadson has since become one of the most-recorded drummers in the history of R&B. He is also a singer and songwriter. Career Born in Kansas City, Missouri, Gadson played with the first line-up of Charles Wright's Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band, and recorded three albums with them between 1968 and 1970. Along with other members of Wright's band, he went on to appear on many hit records, including with Dyke & the Blazers. Gadson started to become well known as a drummer following the release of the album '' Still Bill'' by Bill Withers, released by Sussex Records in 1972. He played on The Temptations album ''1990'', released on the Motown label in 1973. In 1975, he played with Freddie King on ''Larger Than Life'' and went on to record with Martha Reeves, Randy Crawford, Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock, B.B. King, Albert King, Rose Royce, Elkie Brooks and m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leon "Ndugu" Chancler
Leon "Ndugu" Chancler ( ; July 1, 1952 – February 3, 2018) was an American pop, funk, and jazz drummer. He was also a composer, producer, and university professor. Biography Early life Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, on July 1, 1952, Leon Chancler was the youngest of seven children from the union of Rosie Lee and Henry Nathaniel Chancler. In 1960, the family relocated to Los Angeles, California. Chancler began playing drums when he was thirteen years old. He would publicly reminisce about being asked to leave a classroom for continuously tapping on the desk, only to be later heard tapping on the poles in the hallway. His love for the drums took over while attending Gompers Junior High School and it became his lifelong ambition. He graduated from Locke High School, having been involved in playing there with Willie Bobo and the Harold Johnson Sextet, and he later graduated from Cal State Dominguez Hills with a degree in music education. Musical career By the time he finished co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al McKay
Albert Phillip McKay (born February 2, 1948) is an American guitarist, songwriter, and record producer. He is a former member of The Watts 103rd Rhythm Street Band and Earth, Wind & Fire. As a member of EW&F, during 2000, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He has also worked with artists such as Gene Harris, Patrice Rushen, The Temptations and Ramsey Lewis. McKay also leads his own band called the Al McKay All Stars. Biography Born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, McKay's first professional gig was as a guitarist for the Ike & Tina Turner Revue. He then went on to become a member of The Watts 103rd Rhythm Street Band. McKay later joined up with the band Earth, Wind & Fire in 1973. He eventually left the group in 1981. McKay now performs with his band, The Al McKay Allstars, performing a show called The Earth, Wind & Fire Experience. During 2001, the group released a studio album entitled ''Al Dente''. A live album called ''Live at Mt. Fuj ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Gilstrap
James Gilstrap is an American singer and session musician. He is best known for his 1975 solo hit single " Swing Your Daddy", as well as singing co-lead to the theme from the TV series ''Good Times''. Career Gilstrap was born November 10, 1946, in Daingerfield, Texas to Jodie and Pearlie Mae (Tolbert) Gilstrap. He joined the U.S. Navy Reserve. He began his career in the music industry when he returned from serving in the Vietnam War. Early groups he worked with include the Doodletown Pipers and The Cultures. In the early 1970s, Gilstrap was one of the backing vocalists in Stevie Wonder's backing outfit, "Wonderlove", appearing on Wonder's albums, ''Talking Book'' and '' Innervisions''. Gilstrap sang the opening two lines of the Wonder song, " You Are the Sunshine of My Life" (with Lani Groves singing the next two lines). He subsequently signed a recording contract with Chelsea Records in 1975. His recording of the Kenny Nolan-penned "Swing Your Daddy" was a number 4 hit in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patrice (album)
''Patrice'' is the fourth, self-titled album by R&B singer Patrice Rushen. Critical reception Alex Henderson of Allmusic, in a favourable review, stated "Patrice is, in fact, a rewarding R&B/pop effort. Patrice demonstrated that she could be an expressive, charming singer, and her writing or co-writing is solid on cuts that range from the funky "Hang It Up" and the lovely ballad "Didn't You Know?" to the socio-political "Changes (In Your Life)." With Patrice, the Los Angeles native made it clear that she was as appealing as an R&B/pop singer as she had been as a jazz pianist/keyboardist." Track listing # "Music of the Earth" (Patrice Rushen, Angela Rushen) - 3:58 # "When I Found You" (P. Rushen, Tony Coleman, A. Rushen) - 5:20 # "Changes (In Your Life)" (P. Rushen, A. Rushen) - 4:08 # "Wishful Thinking" (P. Rushen) - 5:08 # "Let's Sing a Song of Love" (P. Rushen, Reggie Andrews) - 3:43 # "Hang It Up" (P. Rushen) - 5:11 # "Cha-Cha" (P. Rushen, Sheree North, A. Rushen) - 3:22 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Best Of Patrice Rushen
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Paul Jackson Jr
Paul Milton Jackson Jr. (born December 30, 1959) is an American fusion/urban jazz composer, arranger, producer and guitarist. In addition to being a recording artist in his own right, Jackson is also a session player, with a career spanning multiple decades. He has supported artists ranging from Michael Jackson (no relation)Vogel, Joachim (1995). ''Masters of Rhythm Guitar'', p. 93. AMA Verlag. (on the albums '' Thriller'', '' Bad'', '' Dangerous'', ''HIStory'' and '' Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix'') to the Temptations, Whitney Houston, Alexander O'Neal, Five Star (on the album '' Silk and Steel''), Howard Hewett, Thomas Anders, Patti LaBelle and Luis Miguel, to rockers such as Chicago and Elton John, to jazz-oriented players such as George Duke, George Benson, Dave Koz, Al Jarreau, David Benoit, Marcus Miller and Kirk Whalum, and to Christian artists such as Leon Patillo and Don Moen. He contributed to several tracks on the album ''Random Acce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Syreeta Wright
Syreeta Wright (born Rita Wright, February 28, 1946 – July 6, 2004), known mononymously as Syreeta, was an American singer-songwriter, best known for her music during the early 1970s through the early 1980s. Wright's career heights were songs in collaboration with her ex-husband Stevie Wonder and musical artist Billy Preston. Biography Early life and career Wright, who was of African Americans, African American heritage, was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, in 1946, and started singing at the age of four. Her father, Lordian Wright, served in the Korean War and was killed there. Wright and her sister Kim were raised by their mother Essie and their grandmother. The Wrights moved back and forth from Detroit to South Carolina, before finally settling in Detroit just as Wright entered high school. Money problems kept Wright from pursuing a career in ballet, so she focused her attention on a music career joining several singing groups, before landing a job as a rece ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
