Thomas Conner, The Tulsa World July 15th, 2002
“You know that girl with the short haircut?
she kicks ass!! ” Waitress,
Artz Rib House
“…like an early spring day that keeps getting
brighter & warmer,
Patience just
keeps getting better.” Tom Geddie, Buddy
After paying her dues in Oklahoma City, New York
City,
San Francisco & Austin, Mary Catherine Reynolds
is
finally being recognized as a superb vocalist,
whether singing
her own songs or interpreting the compositions
of others. In
April of 1998 she released her first solo album,
Patience.
“The best voice in Austin!” Teresa Ferguson, KUT-FM
The album features original songs by Mary, plus
tunes by
Emily Kaitz, Nancy Scott & Ilene Weiss.
The eclectic mix
reflects Mary’s many influences, from traditional
country to
gospel to blues & jazz & back again.
“Stunning & beautiful…from start to finish
a joy to
listen to.” Kim Miller
Produced by Mary herself, Patience garnered raves
in Austin &
Houston with frequent airplay on public radio
& steady sales.
Mary’s live shows are always a colorful mix of
original material
& interpretations of many different styles.
“Flawless – what a knockout!” Betty Elders
“…a singer-songwriter whose stars are not hung
on self-importance.”
Jay Hardwig, Austin Chronicle
"...one of Oklahoma City's truly groovy talents."
DeDe LeDeux, Oklahoma Gazette
"possessor of a strong, clear voice and the know-how
to use it..."
1992 Oklahoma Gazette Music Awards
A talented songwriter herself, Mary is an acclaimed interpreter of the songs of Emily Kaitz, Linda Waterfall & Ilene Weiss among others, and she can call upon an eclectic repertoire of traditional material and American popular songs. She is a classically trained vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, playing guitar, bass or saxophone as required. Her compositions and interpretations were featured in the Fast Folk Musical Magazine when she lived in New York City in the early 80's, and she performed on several other selections as a side musician. While living in Austin, she was a frequent performer on the Austin scene and in October of 1996 was spotlighted in a solo "Live Set," the venerable live radio broadcast of KUT Radio. Mary's first solo CD, "Patience," was released in April 1998 to great enthusiasm from audiences and public radio, appearing on several "Recommended" and "Best of the Year" lists. Mary now lives in Oklahoma City, where she continues to play with the jazz band Miss Brown to You and the vocal group The Sisters of Swing, along with other projects in traditional, country, jazz & pop music.