Patrice Rushen’s 1977 debut album "Shout It Out" showcases her foundational R&B and funk sound, predating her later disco and pop hits. The album captures a young artist finding her voice, years before her breakthrough.
- "Shout It Out" was recorded in Los Angeles at the legendary Wally Heider Studios.
- The album was produced by Charles Dozior and initially released on the Prestige Records jazz label.
- Although not a chart success, the album features Rushen on vocals, Fender Rhodes, and clavinet.
Patrice Rushen hails from Los Angeles, and is best known for her pioneering work in jazz fusion and her later R&B chart success. In 1977, she was releasing her debut album on the Prestige label, a label historically focused on jazz.
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