Patrice Rushen - Prelusion / Before The Dawn '1998

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This 1998 CD reissues keyboardist Patrice Rushens first two recordings as a
leader except for one selection (Puttered Bopcorn) from the first date that was
left out due to lack of space. Twenty at the time of the earlier set, Rushen
showed a great deal of potential for the future, potential that (at least in the
jazz world) was unfortunately never realized. Rushen is heard on the Prelusion
album heading a septet that includes tenor-saxophonist Joe Henderson (the most
memorable soloist), trumpeter Oscar Brashear, trombonist George Bohanon and
Hadley Caliman on reeds; the music is essentially advanced hard bop with touches
of fusion. The later date has a similar group (without Henderson) and with guest
spots for flutist Hubert Laws and guitarist Lee Ritenour. The R&B-ish vocal by
Josie James on Whats the Story hints at where Rushen would be going in the
future: straight to the pop market. So overall this CD, which should have served
as a bright beginning for the young keyboardist, is practically the artistic
high point of Patrice Rushens erratic career.


Tracks:

Prelusion ( 1974)
 01. Shorties Portion (8:42)
 02. 7/73 (12:32)
 03. Haw-Right Now (8:00)
 04. Traverse (10:53)

Before The Dawn ( 1975)
 05. Kickin Back (7:35)
 06. Whats The Story (5:15)
 07. Jubilation (5:58)
 08. Before The Dawn (8:18)
 09. Razzia (9:41)

Personnel:

Patrice Rushen - keyboards, tambourine, cabasa
Joe Henderson - tenor saxophone
George Bohanon - trombone
Oscar Brashear - trumpet, flugelhorn
Hubert Laws - flute
Hadley Caliman - flute, alto flute, soprano saxophone
Lee Ritenour - guitar
Charles Meeks & Tony Dumas - bass
Harvey Mason & Leon Ndugu Chancler - drums
Nate Alfred & Kenneth Nash - percussion
Josie James - vocals on Whats The Story

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