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Patrice Isley
5-Octave Singer-Songwriter, Recording Artist & Educational Presenter
Patrice Isley is a versatile vocalist, international chart-topping recording artist, and live performer known for her 5-octave vocal range and stage presence. Rooted in Houston's gospel and soul traditions and classically trained at Marquette University, her sound bridges smooth jazz, classic R&B, and contemporary gospel.
Key Offerings & Performance Portfolio
- Solo Recording & Live Performances: ExpansionRecords.com recording artist. High-energy concert sets and smooth jazz performances featuring original tracks and reimagined classics. Notable chart releases include "Harvest for the World" (#2 UK Charts), "Free" (#1 UK Regional Charts), and "Patrice's Groove" featuring Spyro Gyra keyboardist Tom Schuman (#11 SmoothJazzGlobal.com).
- "The History of Black Women in Music": An acclaimed, interactive one-woman theatrical show and lecture series produced in partnership with the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District, tracing the cultural legacy and musical impact of pioneering Black female artists.
- "Confident Performer Workshop": An educational masterclass and vocal workshop developed in partnership with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), designed to help emerging vocalists build stage presence, performance confidence, and vocal technique.
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A-List Vocal Support: Professional background vocal services backed by live and televised experience alongside 30+ music legends (including Barry White, Gladys Knight, Teddy Pendergrass, and Philip Bailey) on broadcasts like The Grammy Awards, The Tonight Show, and Soul Train.
Ideal For
Concert venues, smooth jazz festivals, university masterclasses, arts education series, corporate keynotes, and cultural heritage programming.
Booking & Media Inquiries
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Social Media:
@patriceisley - Streaming & Videos: Available on YouTube and major digital music platforms.
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Reviews
"Patrice's voice is a joyful, sonic immersion that moves audiences...threading R&B, Jazz & Soul into every note she sings! She is a consistent interpreter of song with her 5-octave voice; outrageously pure & expressive!" - Bridgett Lewis, Editorial Director, "Coffee Talk Jazz Magazine"
“Voice of an Angel...." - Steve Edwards, former producer of "The Morning Lounge" KUNV 91.5 FM
"Most amazing voice I've ever heard...unparalleled vocals" - Charlie Bass- Host, Vegas Talk Radio
"Beautiful song(s)...." - DJ Karl Blake - WCOM 103.5 FM
Photo by Bretta Morton