Product details
- Label Black Jazz Records
- Artist Kellee Patterson
- Format 1LP
- Country United States
- Released Date 1998
- Genre Jazz
- Sealed Yes
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Maiden Voyage by Kellee Patterson.
Few records in the Black Jazz catalog carry the quiet allure of Kellee Patterson's "Maiden Voyage." Originally released in 1973 and reissued here under the Black Jazz Records banner in 1998, this is a soulful, jazz-tinged vocal set that rewards repeated listening. As a GR Production recorded at Hollywood Spectrum Studios in Los Angeles, it carries the polish of a serious studio effort, and its compatible 4 channel stereo and quadraphonic pressing hints at the ambitions of an era eager to explore new dimensions of sound.
The A side opens with "Magic Wand Of Love," a title that sets the mood for the warmth and intimacy that runs throughout the record. From there, "Look At The Child" and "Soul Daddy (Lady)" lean into the crossover territory that made Black Jazz such a distinctive label, blending jazz phrasing with the soul sensibilities of the early 1970s. The side closes with the title track, "Maiden Voyage," a centerpiece that anchors the collection and gives the album its name.
Flip to the B side and the tone deepens. "Don't Misunderstand" and "See You Later" offer space for Patterson's voice to stretch and breathe, while "You" and "Be All Your Own" round out the program with an unhurried, expressive grace. Across eight tracks, the record moves easily between mood pieces and more spirited moments, a testament to the care that went into its sequencing.
The pressing itself is worth dwelling on. Manufactured in the U.S.A. and mastered for compatible 4 channel stereo and quadraphonic playback, this edition speaks to a moment when labels were experimenting with immersive listening long before it became commonplace. On the right system, that added spatial dimension brings out the interplay of voice and arrangement in a way flat stereo cannot always capture, though it plays back beautifully in standard stereo as well.
Black Jazz Records occupies a special place in the story of independent Black owned jazz labels, and Kellee Patterson's contribution to that legacy remains a compelling entry point for collectors and newcomers alike. The Hollywood Spectrum sessions capture a performer with genuine range, equally at home in tender balladry and more assertive, groove driven material.
For the crate digger drawn to the intersection of jazz, soul, and vocal artistry, "Maiden Voyage" is a rewarding addition to any shelf. It carries the fingerprints of its 1973 origins while offering the accessibility of a later Black Jazz pressing, a record that feels both of its time and quietly timeless. Here at Miles Waxey, it is exactly the kind of find we love to pass along.
Pressing Details:
Compatible 4 channel stereo/quadraphonic
A GR Production
Recorded in Hollywood Spectrum Studios, Los Angeles, California
℗ © 1998 Black Jazz Records
Manufactured in U.S.A
Originally released in 1973.
Track Listing:
A1. Magic Wand Of Love
A2. Look At The Child
A3. Soul Daddy (Lady)
A4. Maiden Voyage
B1. Don't Misunderstand
B2. See You Later
B3. You
B4. Be All Your Own
Artist: Kellee Patterson
Format: 1LP
Genre: Jazz
Label: Black Jazz Records
Catalog Number: BJ/12
Release Year: 1998
Country: United States
Condition: Sealed (New)
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