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 On September 28, 1999 M.C. Records released Blues Everywhere I Go, Odetta's first full length studio recording in fourteen years.
Blues Everywhere I Go was anticipated anxiously by lovers of folk, blues and American roots music and the loyal following that this
legendary singer has amassed over her fifty-year career. Backed by a full band that includes guitarist Jimmy Vivino and bassist Mike Merrit (Conan O'Brien), Odetta conjures the ghosts of Bessie Smith,
Memphis Minnie, Alberta Hunter, Ma Rainey, among others, and passionately recreates the mood and the meaning of urban blues of primarily the 1920's and 30's. Dr. John joins Odetta on two songs,
including a vocal duet on the Percy Mayfield classic "Please Send Me Someone to Love." Poet laureate Maya Angelou has written an
introduction to the CD, and the liner notes are by acclaimed music writer Robert Gordon
One of the most beloved figures in American music, Odetta's show business career started in 1949 with the production
of "Finian's Rainbow." Odetta became a national spokeswoman for American roots music in the 1950's and ushered in the tidal wave of folk music that followed. Odetta introduced
Americans and audiences worldwide to the power and dignity inherent in the stories that comprise American roots
music and especially African-American folk, blues and gospel. She paved the way for Bob Dylan and Joan Baez and has been credited as a crucial influence by numerous artists from Janis
Joplin to Cassandra Wilson and Jewel. Odetta has shared the stage with Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Nina Simone, Marian
Anderson, Pete Seeger and B.B. King to name just a few luminaries. Odetta has been featured on many television broadcasts including CBS's "Sunday Morning" and PBS's "Salute To
American Pop," and has charmed and moved audiences at the White House, The United Nations, the Kennedy Center
and Carnegie Hall. As Harry Belafontehas said of her, "Odetta is a vast influence on our cultural life."
Odetta will be on tour throughout 1999-2000 celebrating her 50th anniversary in show business.
Media Update
-On the cover of Real Blues
-Review of the CD appears in Living Blues, Rapport, Real Blues, Blues Revue, Dirty Linen, Blues Access and many more
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Check out these Big Time Quotes:
" A Triumph !" Down Beat March 2000
"If the voice of the people could be condensed into one word that word would be Odetta" Blues Revue March 2000
"It's perfect!" Blues Suede News Winter 2000
Her voice is as ringing and resonant as ever... People Magazine Nov. 15 1999
Her voice and presence are still very powerful...Natalie Merchant, Oct. 99
Odetta's direct and soulful approach makes this the most personal and distinctive blues records of the year. Boston Globe Nov. 11 1999
Odetta never sounded better, a wonderful collection of songs. Bonnie Raitt, Oct. 99
"Blues Everywhere I Go" is one of the year's (or any year's) essential recordings.
Montreal Gazette Oct. 16, 1999
The remarkable "Blues Everywhere I Go" seethes with vitality and truth. Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Media, contact Rey Roldand at K.S.A. at 212-582-5400, radio & retail, Catherine Mannario at M.C. Records.
M.C. Records is distributed in the U.S. by City Hall, Paulstarr, Select-O-Hits & Sidestreet
Since 1996 M.C. Records artists and their releases have been nominated for or have won five W.C. Handy awards, five Living Blues awards, two Crossroads Magazine awards, and three AFIM awards.
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