Patrice Rushen - Straight from the Heart [2LP]

Recorded during Elektra's drive for 'sophisticated dance music' as many jazz artists created their own arrangements of disco and boogie, the sessions marked a progression for Patrice Rushen as she began exploring sonics as much as songwriting. "I was looking at different ways to experiment with the sounds on my records. Synths widened the palette available to us".

Singles from the album included 'Breakout!', 'Number One' and the global hit 'Forget Me Nots'. "Bassist Freddie Washington played the bassline during a jam at my family's house. I caught it, we kept messing around with the groove, then I developed the lyrics and chorus. It was just about recognizing that moment when it came up."