Pizzazz

For the 1970s magazine published by Marvel Comics, see Pizzazz (magazine).

Pizzazz
Studio album by Patrice Rushen
Released	October 23, 1979
Recorded	1978-1979 at Conway Recording, Hollywood, California
Genre	R&B
Length	38:44
Label	Elektra
Producer	Charles Mims, Jr. Patrice Rushen Reggie Andrews
Patrice Rushen chronology
Patrice (1978) Pizzazz (1979) Posh (1980)

Pizzazz is the fifth album by American singer Patrice Rushen.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]

While she was attacked for leaving the jazz genre, Rushen was able to get a good fan base with 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 play lists and is among Rushen's biggest hits.

With this album Patrice 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 verbals attacks from jazz critics accused Rushen as a traitor, but from an R&B/Pop perspective, the album is considered one of Rushen's most rewarding and essential albums.

Track listing

1. "Let The Music Take Me" (Patrice Rushen, Sheree Brown) - 6:51
2. "Keepin' Faith In Love" (Patrice Rushen, Angela Rushen) - 4:08
3. "Settle for My Love" (Patrice Rushen, Freddie Washington, Sheree Brown) - 5:15
4. "Message In The Music" (Patrice Rushen) - 3:01
5. "Haven't You Heard" (Patrice Rushen, Charles Mims Jr., Washington, Sheree Brown) - 6:45
6. "Givin' It Up Is Givin' Up" (Patrice Rushen, Freddie Washington, Angela Rushen) - 4:59
7. "Call On Me" (Patrice Rushen, Angela Rushen, Sheree Brown) - 6:48
8. "Reprise" (Patrice Rushen) - 0:57

Charts

Chart (1980)	Peak position
Billboard Pop Albums[2]	39
Billboard Top Soul Albums[2]	11
Billboard Top Jazz Albums[2]	2

Singles

Year	Single	Chart positions[3]
		US Pop	US R&B	US Dance
1980	"Givin' It Up Is Givin' Up"	-	47	-
	"Haven't You Heard"	42	7	5
	"Let The Music Take Me"	-	50	-

External links

• Patrice Rushen-Pizzazz at Discogs

References

1. Kellman, Andy. Patrice Rushen: Pizzazz > Review at AllMusic. Retrieved 04 September 2011.
2. "Patrice Rushen US albums chart history". allmusic.com. Retrieved 2011-09-03.
3. "Patrice Rushen US singles chart history". allmusic.com. Retrieved 2011-09-03.