Patrice Rushen - Pizzazz (Remastered) (1979/2022) (Hi-Res) FLAC/MP3

While she was attacked for leaving the jazz genre, Rushen was able to get a good fan base with an R&B/Pop audience. Rushen's profile in the R&B world continued to increase with Pizzazz, her second album for Elektra Records and fifth overall.

Pizzazz was her second highest-charting album, reaching #39 in 1979. It features the hit single "Haven't You Heard." The single soared to the top of R&B radio playlists and is among Rushen's biggest hits.

With this album Rushen drew on such influences as Earth, Wind & Fire, Minnie Riperton, Stevie Wonder, and The Emotions. Rushen was able get the R&B lover's attention with songs such as the funky opener "Let the Music Take Me," the soulful ballad "Settle for My Love," and the perky "Keepin' Faith in Love." Pizzazz received plenty of attacks from jazz critics, who accused Rushen of being a traitor, but from an R&B/Pop perspective the album is considered one of Rushen's most rewarding and essential albums.

01. Patrice Rushen - Let the Music Take Me
02. Patrice Rushen - Keeping the Faith in Love
03. Patrice Rushen - Settle For My Love
04. Patrice Rushen - Message in the Music
05. Patrice Rushen - Haven't You Heard
06. Patrice Rushen - Givin' It Up Is Givin' Up
07. Patrice Rushen - Call On Me
08. Patrice Rushen - Message in the Music (Reprise)
09. Patrice Rushen - Haven't You Heard (12" Version)
10. Patrice Rushen - Let the Music Take Me (12" Version)
11. Patrice Rushen - Givin' It Up Is Givin' It Up (Instrumental Version)