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Quintus McCormick has toured the world with some of the most important blues artists including James Cotton, Otis Clay, A.C. Reed, and Lefty Dizz. Working as a sideman, Quintus' reputation as a brilliant guitarist, gifted songwriter and astonishing vocalist spread like wildfire. Born and raised in Detroit, Quintus moved to Chicago where Buddy Guy and James Cotton encouraged Quintus to form his own band. In 1994 the Quintus McCormick Band was formed. Quintus has been a mainstay of the Chicago blues scene, appearing frequently in the city's world-renown nightclubs and at countless festivals and concerts. Hey Jodie! Is Quintus' first Delmark CD and features 14 new compositions of original, heartfelt blues, R&B and soul.