Before the Dawn was the second album by jazz/R&B singer Patrice Rushen. While 1974's Prelusion was essentially a straight-ahead record with fusion references, the 1975's Before the Dawn album was essentially a fusion album. With this album Rushen brings a fusion of R&B, pop, and rock elements to her jazz foundation.
The album included the song "What's the Story," which was the only song that did not have a jazz artist's sound, it has a more funk tune which features singer Josie James. The would...
Before the Dawn was the second album by jazz/R&B singer Patrice Rushen. While 1974's Prelusion was essentially a straight-ahead record with fusion references, the 1975's Before the Dawn album was essentially a fusion album. With this album Rushen brings a fusion of R&B, pop, and rock elements to her jazz foundation.
The album included the song "What's the Story," which was the only song that did not have a jazz artist's sound, it has a more funk tune which features singer Josie James. The would later be compared with songs from her follow up albums as it showed great resemblance to her work as an R&B singer with Elektra Records. Everything else on the "Before the Dawn" album, however, is instrumental jazz — although instrumental jazz that is mindful of R&B, pop, and rock. The album was a clear step for Rushen as it showed her entrance to R&B music and exit from Jazz music.
Her next album was Shout It Out. This album would be the last album with Prestige Records.
Track listing
1. "Kickin' Back"
2. "Jubilation"
3. "What's the Story"
4. "Before the Dawn"
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