Patrice Rushen on Minnie Riperton's "Come to My Garden" (1970)

Musician/composer/producer/songwriter/music director/legend Patrice Rushen joins us to discuss Minnie's debut solo album Come to My Garden. We talk about the lush orchestration courtesy of Charles Stepney, Minnie's distinct voice, and Patrice's own journey with the album. 

At around the 27:50 mark, Morgan incorrectly states Lynn Fiddmont's song was "I Love You", when it's actually "U R Loved"

 

More on Patrice

"Patrice Rushen Found Success in Jazz and Dance Music. She Hasn’t Been Forgotten" (The New York Times)Pop Matters' interview with PatriceWebsite

More on Minnie Riperton

Minnie Riperton – 10 of the best (The Guardian)Minnie Live on ABC 's In Concert

Show Tracklisting (all songs from Come to My Garden unless otherwise indicated):

Come To My GardenOh By The WayMasters At Work: I Am The Black Gold of the Sun (Remix)Only When I'm DreamingEarth, Wind & Fire: That's the Way of the WorldExpectingLynn Fiddmont: U R LovedRamsey Lewis: Les FleursGang Starr: Jazz MusicLes FleursCompletenessRainy Day in CentervilleLes FleursRotary Connection: Memory BandMemory BandFlora Purim: You Love Me OnlyExpectingCome To My GardenOh By The WayChicago Gospel Keyboard Masters: Walk With Me LordClose Your Eyes And RememberCome to My GardenRotary Connection: Turn Me OnKadhja Bonet: ChildqueenCarleen Anderson: Morning LovingEarth, Wind & Fire: ImaginationDeniece Williams: Free

Here is the Spotify playlist of as many songs as we can find on there
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