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Patrice Rushen (Patrice Louise Rushen) was born on 30 September, 1954 in Los Angeles, California, U.S., is an American jazz pianist and R&B singer. Discover Patrice Rushen's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 69 years old?

Popular As Patrice Louise Rushen
Occupation N/A
Age 69 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 30 September 1954
Birthday 30 September
Birthplace Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Patrice Rushen Height, Weight & Measurements

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

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Height 1.47 m
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Who Is Patrice Rushen's Husband?

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

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Husband Marc St. Louis (m. 1986)
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Children Cameron St. Louis

Patrice Rushen Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Patrice Rushen worth at the age of 69 years old? Patrice Rushen’s income source is mostly from being a successful Singer. She is from United States. We have estimated Patrice Rushen's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Source of Income Singer

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1946

Rushen was the first woman to serve as music director for the 46th, 47th, and 48th Grammy Awards.

1954

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.

1974

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 – Prelusion (1974), Before the Dawn (1975), and Shout It Out (1977).

1978

In 1978, when she was 23, she began recording with Elektra.

1982

Her 1982 single "Forget Me Nots" received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.

The instrumental "Number One" from her album Straight from the Heart earned an additional Grammy nomination for best instrumental.

1986

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.

The name of her publishing company, Baby fingers Inc., is pulled from her nickname Babyfingers for her tiny hands.

1990

She was the only woman music director/conductor/arranger for a late-night show titled The Midnight Hour, which aired on CBS in 1990.

Rushen has received three Grammy nominations.

With CAB

With Carlos Santana and Wayne Shorter

With The Meeting

With Kenny Burrell

With Herbie Hancock

With Letizia Gambi

1997

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 be heard in George Michael's song "Fastlove".

"Forget Me Nots" previously found its way into the trampolining scene in the film Big.

Her song "Haven't You Heard" was sampled in Kirk Franklin's Looking For You from the Norbit soundtrack.

In 2021 her song "Forget Me Nots" was used in a dance challenge on TikTok.

1998

Her 12th album Signature also received a Grammy nomination for best instrumental in 1998.

Rushen also serves 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.

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 classical recitals.

In her teens, she attended Locke High School and later earned a degree in music from the University of Southern California.

2005

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 Ndugu Chancler, Alphonso Johnson and Ernie Watts.

Rushen is also a music director, having worked on various television events as well as Janet Jackson's world tour 'Janet'.

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

Rushen's songs are sampled often in other artists' music.