News & Updates — James Black

Eddie Bo / Sept 20, 1930 - March 18, 2009

Eddie Bo / Sept 20, 1930 - March 18, 2009

One of the New Orleans iconic producers, Edwin Bocage aka Eddie Bo brought a harder, grittier sound to the Crescent City in the '60s & '70s funk world. With his awesome drummer James Black and a stable of ripping vocalists, he cut several classics and remains a local legend. Himself a soulful singer and pianist, he composed, arranged and produced some great R&B, blues and funk over a long career in which he became one of the city's most prolific artists. His family were builders and masons, as well as early NOLA jazz musicians. Bo's influences also include bebop and...

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