The lovely name of Sedatrius Brown may not be one on every soul fan's lips, but I'm hoping that this page will at least alert a few more to the great 45 she cut for MGM. Wise Fool starts as though we're in for another uptempo workout but after 30 seconds the song slows down into a classic piece of New York balladry. The chord changes are just perfect and Sedatrius sings her heart out - lovely deep pitch her voice had. The pianist deserves a mention for the tasteful fills - and since Sedatrius is described on a Baltimore poster (see below) as "glamorous Sedatrius at the Hammond organ", might even be her.

Her Roulette 45 is well worth a listen as well. Where There's A Will There's A Way is a waltz time big city cry ballad of some power, again with very good chord changes. The impact is made by Sedatrius' deep tones and a big big horn section. Sadly her Clayton 45 is too jazzy for my taste.

Sedatrius Brown also recorded as a vocalist on jazzman Pharaoh Sanders set "Village Of The Pharaohs" from 1973.

UPDATE ~ Pete Nickols wrote to say that he has been in contact with Sedatrius herself - now as SEDATRIUS BROWN BOXSLEY - saying among other things that "I have written so many song's of my own. I also play the piano, and the Hammond organ. I took a long rest, and now I'm ready to play again." Sedatrius is now the musical director of the Kinston, NC High School Gospel Choir where she now lives.