Jabo: Well, I recorded and released my first single in 1988 and then my first album in 1990, during that time I was singing in local night clubs in and around Houston when I was approached by a local club owner and promoter by the name of Mr. Whitt. He introduced me to Floyd Swallow with Flat Town Music; I signed a five year recording contract with their record label, where I joined their roster with such great artists as Buckwheat, Rocking Sidney, and Clifton Chenier just to name a few.

C. Allen: Are you currently signed to a record label at this time and what is your inspiration for writing music?

Jabo: No, I choose to remain an independent therefore I'm not signed with anyone at this time. My inspiration for writing comes from every day life experiences, family and friends.

C. Allen: How would you describe your style of music?

Jabo: I'm one of the few that still play original and traditional style of Zydeco and also play Blues.

C. Allen: A lot of entertainers start with gospel or in the church and then they transition to Blues or R&B and in your case Zydeco. Did you find that transition difficult to make?

Jabo: No, not really, because I feel spiritual and blues all go together and Zydeco has an up-tempo style which makes you have a happy feeling. The blues has the best stories to be told in records and spirituals give you the whole bottom line of how you should deliver and how you feel within yourself you know like in your heart.

C. Allen: Who are some of your favorite Blues and Zydeco artists that you listen to and why also do you feel these genres of music will ever crossover to main stream?

Jabo: I've always admired the music of Marvin Sease, Tyrone Davis, Buckwheat and Rocking Sidney just to name a few; I like each of their styles. As far as crossing over to main stream I would like to think that Blues is getting closer to that peak as well as Zydeco is becoming increasingly popular.

C. Allen: Who are some of the artists that you've personally help to break into the music industry?

Jabo: Rue Davis, Trudy Lynn and various Zydeco artists.

C. Allen: Do you write your own music and have you ever collaborated with any other artist?

Jabo: Yes, I write almost all my music except Rue Davis wrote one of my biggest hits titled"you didn't hurt me" which was produced by the late great Calvin Owens who was also the bandleader for the BB King orchestra during his early year.

C. Allen: Tell me about your new album, how is it different from the previous and when is the release date?

Jabo: Well, I think it's going to be a more diverse album because it consists of more Southern Blues which will appeal to boarder audiences. The release date is scheduled for the second week in August 2008.

C. Allen: I've had the pleasure of booking you on several occasions and I was pleasantly surprised at the large fan base you have, how do that make you feel as an artist?

Jabo: It makes me happy to know I have loyal fans, I love my fans and I hope to continue to provide them with the type of music they enjoy.

C. Allen: On a day to day basis I talk to new and upcoming artists who are trying to get a break in the music industry, what advice would you give them?

Jabo: Make God the head of your life, let him guide your career and never give up.

C. Allen: Again, thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to do this interview, I wish you much continued success. Do you have any closing remarks?

Jabo: Yes, I would like to say a special thank you to God for blessing me with a special gift of singing, Carolyn Baker (Jamsource), fans, promoters, friends and family, Wanda Tower (mother), Janice Glenn (sister), Cullen Washington (executive producer of new CD) (Lake Charles, LA.