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Blues Quest featuring Eddie Bo

Series: Blues Quest
From: Mike Sanders
Length: 00:57:00

New Orleans piano legend Eddie Bo died March 18, 2009, at the age of 79. In this show he shares his experiences at house parties, his friendship with Professor Longhair, and much more. Read the full description.
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Blues Quest featuring Eddie Bo
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Mike Sanders

Bq_eddie_bo_prx_small Although he never had a true national hit, Eddie Bo became one of the Crescent City's foremost funk players in the 60s and 70s.  

Share Eddie Bo's story with your listeners as he describes how his self-taught style, fused with his classical training and jazz influences helped him become one of the creators of New Orleans Funk.  

The total length of the show's three parts is 57:00.  It is designed to have two 1:00 internal breaks and one 1:00 end break.  However, you can let the three tracks roll, leaving a 3:00 end break.  


The promo includes a sound cut from the artist and has at least :05 music at end for local tag.  E-mail for custom tag. 

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Although he never had a true national hit, Eddie Bo became one of the Crescent City's foremost funk players in the 60s and 70s.  

Share Eddie Bo's story with your listeners as he describes how his self-taught style, fused with his classical training and jazz influences helped him become one of the creators of New Orleans Funk.  

The total length of the show's three parts is 57:00.  It is designed to have two 1:00 internal breaks and one 1:00 end break.  However, you can let the three tracks roll, leaving a 3:00 end break.  


The promo includes a sound cut from the artist and has at least :05 music at end for local tag.  E-mail for custom tag. 

Musical Works

Title Artist Album Label Year Length
Mardi Gras at the Boiler Room Eddie Bo New Orleans Solo Piano. Night Train 1995 05:12
Wrap Me in the Bosom of Your Love Eddie Bo We Come to Party. Bo-Sound 2001 04:53
Tipitina Professor Longhair Professor Longhair: New Orleans Piano. Atlantic 1972 02:35
Junco Partner Professor Longhair House Party New Orleans Style. Rounder 1987 03:16
Mardi Gras in New Orleans Professor Longhair Professor Longhair: New Orleans Piano. Atlantic 1972 02:51
Ticklin’ the Blues Eddie Bo New Orleans Solo Piano. Night Train 1995 04:57
Who’s Been Fooling You Professor Longhair Professor Longhair: New Orleans Piano. Atlantic 1972 02:07
Big Chief Parts 1 & 2 Professor Longhair P-Vine Presents 21 Blues Giants. ZYX Music 2001 04:30
Baby I’m Wise Eddie Bo Check Mr. Popeye. Rounder Records 1988 02:23
Slippin’ and Slidin’ Little Richard Casino: Original Soundtrack. MCA 1995 00:42
Check Mr. Popeye Part 1 & 2 Eddie Bo Check Mr. Popeye. Rounder 1988 04:48
Check Your Bucket Eddie Bo and the Soul Finders The Hook and Sling. Del 1997 04:45
The Hook and Sling Eddie Bo and the Soul Finders The Hook and Sling. Del 1997 03:51
I Got The Blues Eddie Bo New Orleans Style Piano. Night Train 1995 06:32
Straight Up Eddie Bo Nine Yards of Funk. Bo-Sound 1998 00:00

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