Name: Pizzazz
Brand: Patrice Rushen

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

STRUT222LP

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Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

2LP in single sleeve + 8pp 12” booklet.  

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-09-16

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

4062548027952

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Total Cap

2 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Patrice Rushen 

Genre GB

Funk / Soul

Label GB

Strut

Strut is a British independent label founded by Quinton Scott. From 1999 to 2003, Strut was at the forefront of unearthing forgotten dance music gems, covering a wide range of genres from hard funk and underground disco to Nigerian Afrobeat and old skool hip hop. Their releases not only featured killer dancefloor tracks but also provided a comprehensive context for the music, delving into the stories behind the tunes, the clubs, and the scene of that time. With meticulous attention to detail, Strut's albums were mastered from original tapes whenever possible and included extensive sleeve notes written by respected journalists, rare photographs, and memorabilia.

In January 2008, Strut was reactivated and became part of the *K7 label group. Since then, their releases have been primarily based in Europe unless there is an exclusive retailer in another territory.

Back In Stock

Strut reissue one of Patrice Rushen’s all-time classic albums for Elektra Records with an expanded 2LP edition of Pizzazz from 1979. The album marked another progression in Rushen’s solo career asshe broke through with the huge club hit ‘Haven’t You Heard’ andalso featured on her LP cover with her trademark braids for the first time courtesy of stylist Sibongile Bradley and topphotographer Norman Seeff. The album showcased Rushen’s famed talent for bringing theright musicians together, mixing more experienced players like drummer James Gadson and Bill Summers with younger talent including bassist Freddie Washington and drummer “Ndugu”Chancler.

The tracks themselves were more spacious than on Patrice, released 18 months earlier. “It was the confidence of feeling that we didn't need quite as much in the arrangements,”Patrice explains, “and the times were also changing in terms ofwhat we liked, what we danced to and the kind of grooves that people responded to. With Pizzazz, we had the advantage of a rapport with radio and black press, which were both very powerfulat the time.”

Alongside ‘Haven’t You Heard’, the album features many tracks that have become fan favourites over the years - the upbeat, carefree single ‘Let The Music Take Me’, the sweet ballad ‘Settle For Me Love’ and a memorable duet with Roy Galloway, ‘Givin’ It Up Is Givin’ In’. Strut’s expanded reissue of ‘Pizzazz’ features loud cut bonus extended 12” versions of the album’s singles ‘Haven’t You Heard’and ‘Let The Music Take Me’, alongside a previously unreleased instrumental version of ‘Givin’ It Up Is Givin’ Up’.

Pizzazz

Music GB