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Sony Music’s Columbia/Legacy Recordings andUniversal Music Enterprises are joining forces torelease music from The Blues. There will be threedifferent configurations of music from the series,and in each case, repertoire is also included fromthe vaults of other labels, providing the most com-plete "best of" blues collections ever assembled:

Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues–A Musical Journey

• Four-CD deluxe boxed set–includes a compre-hensive collection of the music from the sevenfilms airing on PBS.

• A definitive overview of blues, from its earliestrecordings over 80 years ago, to contemporaryartists and new recordings made specificallyfor The Blues.

• Nearly 100 songs—among the best and mostimportant blues recordings ever made—fromW.C. Handy and Bessie Smith, to Son Houseand Robert Johnson; and from B. B. King andJohn Lee Hooker, to Muddy Waters, Lightnin’Hopkins, Howlin’ Wolf, Eric Clapton and StevieRay Vaughan.

• Will feature essays by the most respectedblues writers in the world.

• Collection available from Universal MusicEnterprises.

Martin Scorsese Presents The Best Of The Blues

• A single-CD compilation that offers anoverview of the project.

• Features signature recordings by RobertJohnson, Bessie Smith, Muddy Waters, B.B.King, John Lee Hooker, Eric Clapton andStevie Ray Vaughan, among others.

• Collection available from Universal MusicEnterprises.

The Blues–Individual Artist CollectionsThese single-CD collections will feature themost popular and influential music of keyblues artists. Specific titles will be announcedshortly.

ABOUT THE DVDSColumbia/Legacy and Universal Music Enterpriseswill release The Blues on DVD and VHS video.

• The seven films will be released individually,and also as a deluxe boxed set.

• The DVDs will feature considerable special fea-tures not included in the television versions,including extended live performances, artistinterviews, and behind-the-scenes footage.

ABOUT THE BOOKAmistad, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, ispublishing a distinctive appreciation of the blues.This hardcover volume is both a complement to theseries and a stand-alone for the general reader –part history, part celebration – that includes asweeping historical essay by Robert Santelli, illumi-nating archival materials from Peter Guralnick; cap-tivating interviews with the series' directors byChristopher Farley; and numerous original "person-al essays" from literary and music luminaries likeElmore Leonard, Studs Terkel, Nick Cave, HiltonAls, Luc Sante, and many others.

ABOUT THE RADIO SERIES

The thirteen-part public radio series, airing onPublic Radio International and Produced byExperience Music Project (EMP) and Ben ManillaProductions, chronicles the history of the bluesfrom field holler to platinum seller.

Combining interviews and music from the origina-tors - Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, and RobertJohnson with modern-era superstars such as B.B.King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Eric Clapton - thiscomprehensive series is a sound-rich portrait of thetaproot of American music.

The radio series will also feature performancesfrom artists such as Keb Mo', Taj Mahal, andShemekia Copeland.

ABOUT THE MUSIC

Old or new, mainstream or underground, music is in our veins.Always has been, always will be. Whether it was a VW Bug on itsway to Woodstock or a VW Bus road-tripping to one of the very firstblues festivals. So here's to that spirit of nostalgia, and the soulof the blues. We're proud to sponsor The Blues. Stay tuned.

In 1903, composer W.C. Handy first heard the blues, ignit-ing an expansion of its influence that now reaches world-wide, both on its own and through its reverberations in themany genres of which it is a foundation, including jazz,rhythm and blues, rock 'n' roll, soul and hip-hop. In cele-bration of the hundredth anniversary of this encounter,and in recognition of the ongoing impact of the blues uponmusic and cultural history, both in America and aroundthe world, the United States Congress has proclaimed theyear beginning January 1, 2003 to be the "Year of theBlues." To mark this important occasion, ExperienceMusic Project (EMP), the Blues Foundation, Blues Inc. andVulcan Productions, along with other partners involved inThe Blues project, have designed a year-long series ofinterrelated events, multimedia projects, and educationinitiatives – to raise awareness of the blues and itsuniquely American heritage:

• Congressional Proclamation of YOTB.

• Launch of YOTB web site, a first-stop portal for allinformation on YOTB events, partners and sponsors.

• "Sweet Home Chicago" Blues Traveling MuseumExhibit, Produced by Experience Music Project.

• Develop partnerships with concert venues, festivalsand publications to promote the YOTB and specificblues activities and artists.

"The blues is at once American andworldly. It's a form of storytelling thatis so universal that it has inspiredpeople beyond our borders and contin-ues to influence music here andabroad. We're hopeful that the seriesand YEAR OF THE BLUES will introducenew audiences worldwide to this musicand also inspire kids, whether they likerock or hip-hop, to better understandthe struggles and genius that gave birthto what they listen to today."--Martin Scorsese, Executive Producer, The Blues V

THE YEAR OF THE BLUES(YOTB)

Old or new, mainstream or underground, music is inour veins. Always has been, always will be. Whether itwas a VW Bug on its way to Woodstock or a VW Busroad-tripping to one of the very first blues festivals. Sohere's to that spirit of nostalgia, and the soul of theblues. We're proud to sponsor The Blues. Stay tuned.

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Under the guiding hand of Executive ProducerMartin Scorsese, The Blues is a series of seven,ninety-minute impressionistic and iconoclasticfilms–each director exploring the music through hisown personal vision. The series aims to capture theessence of the blues–its emotional resonance–and

explore how this music has so deeply influencedpeople the world over. Simply put, it is the journeyfrom Robert Johnson's stark lament "Love in Vain,"to John Coltrane's transcendental anthem, "A LoveSupreme." Driven by the beat of performances byfamous players from every kind of music the blueshas inspired–country, rhythm and blues, rock 'n' roll,soul and hip-hop–this seven-part series takes us ona journey as soulful and ebullient as the music itself.In addition to Scorsese, Paul G. Allen and JodyPatton of Vulcan Productions and Ulrich Felsberg ofRoad Movies serve as executive producers.

The series begins with the journey from Africa tothe Mississippi Delta - where the music grew fromfield hollers, work songs and church choirs - travelsup the Mississippi to the juke joints, house partiesand recording studios of Memphis and Chicago,and culminates with the emotional embrace of thisAfrican-American creation by musicians and peoplethroughout the world.

Airing nationally on PBS in the fall of 2003, TheBlues anchors a multi-media initiative that cele-brates the power and influence of the genre andeducates the public on its profound impact on allforms of contemporary music. The Blues is the cor-nerstone of a national campaign to celebrate theblues, kicking off with a congressional proclamationdeclaring 2003 YEAR OF THE BLUES.

The Blues includes:• Seven films for television broadcast, executive

produced by Martin Scorsese and presented byWGBH Boston to PBS.

• A congressional designation of 2003 as YEAR OFTHE BLUES, with related activities, including atouring music exhibit from Experience MusicProject and a Web site at www.yearoftheblues.org.

• A companion book from Amistad/HarperCollins.• CDs from Sony Music's Columbia/Legacy

division and Universal Music Enterprises.• DVDs and VHS videos, also from

Columbia/Legacy and Universal MusicEnterprises.

• Thirteen-part radio series on Public RadioInternational (PRI).

• Extensive project Web site at pbs.org/theblues.• Educational outreach program.• Live benefit concert at Radio City Music Hall and

concert film of the show.• Theatrical film releases in select cities around

the world.

MARTINSCORSESE PRESENTS

From Mali to Mississippi- Director Martin Scorsese (Taxi Driver, The LastWaltz, Raging Bull, Gangs of New York) winds hisway from the banks of the Niger River in Mali to thecotton fields and juke joints of the Mississippi Deltato trace the origins of the blues in a lyrical combina-tion of original performances (including Ali FarkaTouré, Salif Keita, Habib Koité, Taj Mahal, CoreyHarris, Othar Turner) and rare archival footage.

Warming by the Devil's Fire- Director Charles Burnett (Killer of Sheep, MyBrother's Wedding, To Sleep with Anger) presents atale about a young boy's encounter with his family inMississippi in 1955, and intergenerational tensionsbetween the heavenly strains of gospel and the dev-ilish moans of the blues.

The Road to Memphis- Director Richard Pearce (The Long Walk Home,Leap of Faith, A Family Thing) traces the musicalodyssey of blues legend B.B. King in a film that paystribute to the city that gave birth to a new style ofblues. Pearce's homage to Memphis features origi-nal performances by B.B. King, Bobby Rush, RoscoGordon and Ike Turner, as well as historical footageof Howlin' Wolf and Fats Domino.

The Soul of a Man- Director Wim Wenders (Paris, Texas; Wings ofDesire; Buena Vista Social Club) explores the livesof his favorite blues artists – Skip James, BlindWillie Johnson and J.B. Lenoir – in a film that is parthistory and part personal pilgrimage. The film fea-tures covers of these great artists' songs by con-temporary musicians, including Bonnie Raitt,Lucinda Williams, Lou Reed, Eagle Eye Cherry, NickCave, The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, CassandraWilson, Los Lobos and others.

Piano Blues- Director – and piano player – Clint Eastwood (TheOutlaw Josey Wales, Unforgiven, Mystic River)explores his life-long passion for the piano blues,using a treasure of rare historical acts as well asinterviews and performances by such living legendsas Ray Charles, Fats Domino, Little Richard and Dr.John.

EPISODE DESCRIPTIONSSAMPLER CD

Godfathers and Sons- Director Marc Levin (Slam, Whiteboys, BrooklynBabylon) travels to Chicago with hip-hop legendChuck D (of Public Enemy) and Marshall Chess(son of Leonard Chess and heir to the ChessRecords legacy) to explore the heyday of ChicagoBlues as they unite to produce an album thatseeks to bring veteran blues players together withcontemporary hip-hop musicians. Along with never-before-seen archival footage of Howlin' Wolf,Muddy Waters and the Paul Butterfield BluesBand, are original performances by Koko Taylor,Otis Rush, Magic Slim, Ike Turner and Sam Lay.

Red, White and Blues - Director Mike Figgis (Leaving Las Vegas,Timecode) joins musicians such as Van Morrison,Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Tom Jones performingand talking about the music of the early 60'sBritish invasion that reintroduced the blues soundto America.

The Blues airs nationally onPBS in the fall of 2003

1. Death Letter Blues 5:02(S. House)Son HouseRecorded New York, April 12-14, 1965; originally onColumbia CS 9217 Available on CD: "Son House--Father of the Delta Blues:The Complete 1965 Sessions" (Columbia/Legacy C2K48867)

2. Love In Vain 2:16(R.L. Johnson)Robert JohnsonRecorded Dallas, June 20, 1937; originally Vocalion04630Available on CD: "Robert Johnson--The CompleteRecordings"(Columbia/Legacy C2K 64916)

3. Muddy Water (A Mississippi Moan) 3:11(P. DeRose, H. Richmond/J. Trent)Bessie Smith And Her BandRecorded New York, March 2, 1927; originally Columbia14197-DAvailable on CD: "Bessie Smith: The CompleteRecordings-Volume 5: The Final Chapter"(Columbia/Legacy C2K 57546)

4. St. Louis Blues 3:06(W.C. Handy)Handy's Memphis Blues BandRecorded January 19, 1922; originally Banner 1036 Available on CD: "The Best of W.C. Handy"(Columbia/Legacy CK 65708)

5. Dark Was The Night–Cold Was The Ground 3:20(W. Johnson)Blind Willie JohnsonRecorded Dallas, December 3, 1927; originally Columbia14303-DAvailable on CD: "The Complete Recordings of Blind WillieJohnson" (Columbia/Legacy C2K 52835)

6. Rocket 88 2:47(J. Brenston)Jackie BrenstonRecorded Memphis, March 3, 1951; originally Chess single1458

7. (I'm Your) Hoochie Coochie Man 2:49(W. Dixon)Muddy WatersRecorded Chicago, January 7, 1954; originally Chess single1560Available on CD: "His Best, 1947 to 1955" (MCA-Chess CHD-9370)

8. Spoonful 2:43(W. Dixon) Howlin' WolfRecorded Chicago, June, 1960; originally Chess single 1762Available on CD: "His Best" (MCA-Chess CHD-9375)

9. Stormy Monday Blues 4:07(E. Hines/B. Eckstine/B. Crowder)Bobby Blue BlandRecorded Nashville, September 27, 1961; originally Dukesingle 355Available on CD: "The Anthology" (MCA 088 112 596-2)

10. T'Ain't Nobody's Bizness 4:12(P. Grainger/E. Robbins)Otis SpannRecorded live, New York City, August 30, 1966; originally on"The Blues Is Where It's At" (ABC-BluesWay LP 6003)

11. Have You Heard 5:52(J. Mayall)John Mayall's Bluesbreakers with Eric ClaptonRecorded London, April 1966; originally on "Bluesbreakerswith Eric Clapton" (London PS 492)Available on CD: "Bluesbreakers With Eric Clapton" (Deram422 882 967-2)

12. The Thrill Is Gone 4:01(R. Darnell/R. Hawkins)B.B. KingRecorded New York City, June 24/25, 1969; originallyBluesWay single 61032Available on CD: "Greatest Hits" (MCAD-11746)

13. Vietnam Blues 4:32(J.B. Lenoir)Recorded New York City, May 15, 2002Cassandra WilsonFirst issue

14. Mannish Boy 5:18(M. London/E. McDaniels/M. Morganfield)Recorded New York City, April 28, 2002Chuck D. and The Electric MudKats aka The Electric Mud BandFirst issue

ABOUT THE FILMS

Muddy WatersB.B. King Bobby Blue Bland

Bessie Smith

Son House

The blues is a powerfully influentialmusic–an expression of the African-American experience that stirs uni-

versal emotions. The nation's mostprominent artists have credited the

blues with influencing their music. Inthis musical journey, we are able not

only to trace the actual journey ofthe music from Africa, across

America, and to Europe, but also tofollow the effects of the blues on allpopular music. It can be argued that

no other type of music has had amore lasting influence on today's

artists than the blues.

As Willie Dixon so aptly said, "Theblues are the roots; everything else

is the fruits."

The Blues will celebrate andincrease appreciation of blues

music; capture the essence and cul-tural impact of this genre throughstories of artists and their music;and inspire audiences to explore

their own personal ties to the blues.

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"The blues are the roots; everything else is the fruits."- Willie Dixon

1. Death Letter Blues Son House 5:02 2. Love In VainRobert Johnson 2:16 3. Muddy Water (A MississippiMoan) Bessie Smith And Her Band 3:11 4. St. LouisBlues Handy's Memphis Blues Band 3:06 5. Dark WasThe Night–Cold Was The Ground Blind Willie Johnson3:20 6. Rocket 88 Jackie Brenston 2:47 7. (I'm Your)Hoochie Coochie Man Muddy Waters 2:49 8. SpoonfulHowlin' Wolf 2:43 9. Stormy Monday Blues BobbyBlue Bland 4:07 10. T'Ain't Nobody's Bizness OtisSpann 4:12 11. Have You Heard John Mayall'sBluesbreakers with Eric Clapton 5:52 12. The Thrill IsGone B.B. King 4:01 13. Vietnam Blues CassandraWilson 4:32 14. Mannish Boy Chuck D. and TheElectric MudKats aka The Electric Mud Band 5:18

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MARTIN SCORSESE PRESENTS Co-Producer: Richard HuttonProducer: Margaret BoddeSeries Producer: Alex GibneyExecutive Producer: Ulrich FelsbergExecutive Producers: Paul G. Allen & Jody PattonExecutive Producer: Martin Scorsese

Booklet cover, clockwise from top left: Eric Clapton,Chuck D., Muddy Waters, Bessie Smith, B.B. King,Robert Johnson, W.C. Handy, Howlin’ Wolf

MCA Records Archives: Muddy Waters (cover), B.B.King (cover), Howlin’ Wolf (cover), p. 3, 5; MichaelOchs Archives: Bessie Smith (cover), W. C. Handy(cover), p. 4, 6, 8; Delta Haze Corporation: RobertJohnson (cover), back of booklet; Sylvia Pitcher: p.2; Blues Inc./Gina Barge: Chuck D. (cover); BarryWentzell/Star File: Eric Clapton (cover), p. 9;Chansley Entertainment: p. 10

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