About this episode
Patrice Rushen discusses her experiences in music composition, orchestration, and notable collaborations with various artists.
Pianist, composer & singer Patrice Rushen interviewed by Pablo Held
People in this episode
Host: Pablo Held
Guest: Patrice Rushen
Topics covered
- composing for orchestras
- films
- small groups
- orchestration lessons
- recording albums
- Weather Report
- Miles Davis
- sight reading
- piano technique
- Fender Rhodes
- Herbie Hancock
- performing with Prince
Keywords
- Joy Ryder
- Wayne Shorter
- Tale Spinnin'
- Mwandishi
Mentioned in this episode
Products: the Fender Rhodes, Fender Rhodes
Books & works: Joy Ryder, Weather Report, Tale Spinnin, Mwandishi
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