01 – Hard Times [00:05:51]
02 – Happy Anniversary [00:05:16]
03 – Bang Me [00:05:10]
04 – La Blues [00:04:39]
05 – Let Me Love You (Feat. Traci) [00:04:21]
06 – Thinking Of Erica [00:05:46]
07 – What’s My Name [00:03:01]
08 – I’m Walking Out (Remix) [00:06:14]
09 – A Woman Needs Love (Feat. Rue Davis) [00:05:55]
10 – Come Zydeco With Me [00:04:27]

I don't know 'bout anyone else, but I'm finding Jabo to be an absolutely delightful disovery! On this album he effortlessly slides between killer Zydeco, Deep Southern Soul, and even some 'adult urban' Chitlin Circuit blues. The man has got some serious chops!

I defy you to sit your ass still during 'Hard Times'; dis here zydeco rocks the way Beau Jocque used to do! 'Happy Anniversary' is pure Southern Soul on a level that's pretty damn rare these days. 'Bang Me' is a magic mix of rude Boo Zoo zydeco with a dash of Hip Hop that somehow succeeds brilliantly.

This brother is seriously the real deal, a star already in full bloom. Every damn song is another revelation and the variety is impressive. The two female guest vocalists are Smokin', the musicians are playing real instruments and THEY are Smokin'...these 10 tracks are without a doubt ALL KILLA', NO FILLA'!! ---deepsouthernsoul.blogspot.com

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01. Zydeco Tramp (5:12)
02. You Didn't Hurt Me (Feat. Rue Davis) (6:26)
03. Houston Zydeco (3:58)
04. Take Me (4:37)
05. Home Wrecking Demon Woman (Feat. Rue Davis) (5:38)
06. I'm Going Home (Feat. Rue Davis) (5:22)
07. Zydeco Boogie (5:19)
08. Get On The Floor (Feat. Lil Jabb) (3:19)
09. No Good Friend (5:39)
10. Why You Watching Me (Feat. Lil Jabo) (2:59)
11. Cheating Is Wrong (5:22)
12. Stand Up In It (4:15)
13. God's Been Good To Me (7:38)

Known as the “Texas Prince of Zydeco,” JABO's mixture of the soul of Blues with the foot tapping rhythms of Zydeco, has made him a force to be recognized in both genres of music! This "squeezebox" player is not only a master accordionist, but former blues drummer, talented singer and consumate band leader.

Jabo is a spiritual man whose affection for Zydeco and Blues has inspired him to fuse the two-- creating a fusion of sound--often in collaboration with other talented artists like the legendary blues stylings of Rue Davis and the young-blood talent of Lil' Jabb. The end result is a a show that takes audiences to a height of excitement, they can't help but join in on the fun!

Jabo, a quiet, humble man, started singing and playing drums at the age of 8 and, like most artists of the time, was deeply rooted in the church. By his teens he was performing both with both Blues and Zydeco artists. He was inspired and influenced by such greats as Joe Simon, Boo Zoo Chavis; Rockin’ Sidney; Clifton Chenier; Bobby Blue Bland; B.B. King and a host of others.

JABO has graced the cover of Texas Monthly Magazine and has been featured in the Houston Chronicle and numerous Zydeco and Blues magazines. In 1988, while working on a project, he met and later teamed up with the late great, "Meistro" Calvin Owens. Calvin was BB King's former orchestra conductor. Jabo was consequently featured on several of the Calvin Owens Blues Orchestra albums.

JABO has performed with or opened for such legendary artists as Bobby Blue Bland; Rockin Sidney; Johnnie Taylor; Tyrone Davis, Rue Davis; and many othes. In 2005, he released an album titled “Zydeco Around the Town” which has received rave reviews. In 2007, the single, “You Didn’t Hurt Me” written by Rue Davis and performed with the Calvin Owens Blues Orchestra hit #4 on the music charts. Jabo's album titled “Texas Prince of Zydeco” has been available on Amazon.com for years. His newly released album "Zydeco Tramp" features the music and voices of Lil Jabb & Triple Krown as well as the legendary blues man Rue Davis.

Today, JABO continues to amaze audiences of all sizes--from intimate clubs to large auditoriums -- with his high energy, qiet professionalism and showmanship--not to mention the reactions to his powerful fusion of the high energy of Zydeco and the soulful moan of the Blues.

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01 – Going Down Slow [00:05:02]
02 – Why Did You Lie [00:05:15]
03 – Zydeco With Rue [00:05:31]
04 – A Women Needs To Be Loved [00:05:52]
05 – Get On The Floor Remix [00:04:06]
06 – Should Have Gone Dancing Pt.2 [00:02:49]
07 – I Never Knew Good Love Could Make You Cry [00:05:43]
08 – Jabo Vs Lil Jabb (Zydeco Duel) [00:04:36]
09 – Leave Her Alone [00:04:07]
10 – I’m Lady Vee [00:02:21]
11 – Don’t Walk Out That Door [00:04:32]
12 – He Wont Leave Me Behind [00:03:20]
13 – Oh Bye Bye [00:02:22]
14 – I Had A Dream Last Night [00:04:13]
15 – Choking Kind [00:05:16]
16 – Rogers Valentine Blues [00:04:59]

Jabo – accordion, vocals
Rue Davis - producer 
Carl Marshall – guitar
Donna Nash - vocals 
Sherman Robinson – guitar, vocals
Lil Jabb – accordion
Zachary Shaw – guitar, vocals
Roger Valentine – drums
Lady V. - saxophone

The self-proclaimed "Texas Prince of Zydeco," Jabo was among the Houston area's most prominent contemporary performers. Born Donald Glenn, he drew early influence from Clifton Chenier and Buckwheat Zydeco, basing his sound as much in the blues as in zydeco proper; in 1990, Jabo issued his debut LP Texas Prince of Zydeco. --- Jason Ankeny, allmusic.com

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